The death of singer Whitney Houston at age 48 was a reminder of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl in 1991, perhaps the greatest version ever sung before a sporting event. What are the five most memorable sports renditions of the anthem? 5. Wayne Messmer » What made the Chicago singer’s version at the 1991 NHL All-Star Game so memorable was the reaction of the fans. They roared throughout and waved flags in an emotional release two days after the United States launched Operation Desert Storm.

4. Jose Feliciano » At the 1968 NBA All-Star Game in Detroit, the Puerto Rican singer thrilled some Americans and infuriated others with his acoustic guitar version. Heard now, you have to wonder what was all the fuss.