Flyers use Kate Smith anthem for good luck

The Philadelphia Flyers are sommuning the ghost of Kate Smith to bring them good luck in their series versus Buffalo.

From the National Post:

Kate Smith has been dead for 30 years, but that hasn't stopped the Flyers from digging up their unusual good luck charm whenever the team is in dire need of a win.

It worked on Wednesday. After Philadelphia had lost the opening two games against the Sabres in Buffalo, a recorded version of Smith singing God Bless America was shown on the Wachovia Center's JumboTron, while Lauren Hart (the daughter of the Flyers' late announcer, Gene) accompanied her live. The Flyers won that game 4-2 to improve to 68-17-3 with Smith's vocals leading the way.

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