Man With Down Syndrome Achieves Lifelong Dream To Sing National Anthem At Fenway Park

Michael Mullins, a die-hard Red Sox fan, got to sing in front of 37,000 people.

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Mike Mullins has dreamt his whole life of singing the national anthem before a game for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox.

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The 38-year-old fan, who has Down syndrome, has been campaigning to open a game at Fenway for the last four years.

Mullins has been singing the national anthem for minor league team the PawSox for the last decade, Metrowest Daily News reports.

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Then last week, the day finally came: Mullins got to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 37,000 people.

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Singing with him are Dan Cloutier and Arva Ferguson, who often join Mullins at the Michael Lisnow Respite Center.

He totally nailed it, especially the ending. That's his favorite part: "The big note at the end: brave," he said.

"He was just overcome with joy that his dream was finally coming true," said Sharon Lisnow, co-founder of the Respite Center, where Mullins receives support.

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She added, "Singing has always been part of his family. He comes from a family of outstanding singers."

So was he nervous? "Nope," he told Boston's WCVB before the big day. "Piece of cake."

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