Robert Merrill. the highly acclaimed baritone singer was well known for his remarkable career with the Metropolitan Opera. He was born and raised in Brooklyn. New York. son of Polish immigrants. and he was first inspired to perform as a singer after watching a performance of II Trovatore as a teenager. His mother guided him through his early musical training. which he paid for by working as a semiprofessional baseball pitcher. An avid baseball fan. he became widely known for his annual singing of the national anthem at Yankee Stadium on opening day and for special events. a tradition he carried on for over 30 years.
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