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Barry Zito Belts National Anthem to Begin A's Final Game at Oakland Coliseum

Zito pitched seven seasons in Oakland from 2000 to '06 and again in '15. | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

A surprise guest was introduced over the Oakland Coliseum loudspeakers on Thursday to sing the national anthem for the Oakland Athletics' final home game in the East Bay—former AL Cy Young winner Barry Zito.

Zito, who pitched for the A's from 2000 to '06 and rejoined the club for three appearances in '15, sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in front of a sold-out crowd of 46,889 fans.

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