Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge talked recently about why he sings "God Bless America" every time it blares through a stadium and what it means to him.

Irving Berlin was born on this day in history, May 11, 1888. The composer would go on to write 800 songs, many of them American classics, after starting his career as a boy singing in the streets.

“Singing “God Bless America” is my sign of respect for the veterans who are being honored on the field,” Judge said. “They’re 70 years old, some are 80, some are 90 and can barely walk.

“Singing “God Bless America” is my sign of respect for the veterans who are being honored on the field,” Judge said. “They’re 70 years old, some are 80, some are 90 and can barely walk.