Teammates link arms during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the start of their game. USA.

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Teammates link arms during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the start of a high school girls basketball game. In the background above the American flag are school banners dating back to the first decade of the 20th century.

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Size: 4256px × 2831px
Location: Elgin, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty - Sports Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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