Jimmy is mentioned in The Mercury News’ write-up of Sunday’s Saints-49ers game where he sang the national anthem:

Thanks to Reggie Bush’s explosive effort, the Saints won their eighth game and are in position to not only make the playoffs but to host a game. Local favorite Jimmy Buffett sang the national anthem and was given a game ball. He gave it back to Bush and said he’d wait to get one from him in Miami - site of the Super Bowl. A preposterous idea a few weeks ago. Not so far-fetched now.

Read the entire article here.

Here are some photos from the game:

    

    

Photos credits: AP and Michael C. Hebert