Stamford Resident Sings National Anthem Prior To Yankees Game

STAMFORD, CT — One of Stamford's own sang the National Anthem in a packed Yankee Stadium on Sunday.

Second Lt. Joseph Colavito of the 6th Recruiting and Retention Battalion in the CT National Guard belted out his rendition in front of 44,130 fans prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals.

On Tuesday, the Stamford Police Department shouted out Colavito on Facebook, and noted both he and his wife have sung the National Anthem at many Stamford events.

The CT National Guard also praised Colavito for his performance.

"We are proud of his efforts promoting Connecticut’s Home Team on a national stage," they said on Facebook.

Colavito appears to have been good luck for the Bronx Bombers, who completed a sweep of the Royals in a three-game set on Sunday by winning 8-5.