• The song has played each since 1987, minus 2020’s canceled tournament.
• David Barrett has parlayed his creation into a distinguished career.

By A.J. Perez
Apr 05, 2021 | 10:53 am
UPDATED Apr 05, 2021 | 11:25 am

Before “One Shining Moment” became the Final Four staple it is today, David Barrett had to be convinced that then-CBS Sports executive Doug Towey was actually interested in his ballad. “He called me and I thought it was one of my meathead friends,” Barrett told Front Office Sports. “He said, ‘I hope you have a …