PHOENIX — Not quite every part of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 25th anniversary celebration for the 2001 World Series went off without a hitch on Saturday, but an unforeseen issue during the National Anthem made for a more unforgettable moment.
Accomplished trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire forever etched his name in Valley sports lore by performing the “Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, the the Diamondbacks brought him back for the reunion on Saturday.
His rendition began as it normally would, but then he appeared to struggle with the instrument…