Former Marine, Pro Ball Player Honored for Flag-Saving Play
Rick Monday credits six years in the Marine Corps Reserve with his saving an American flag on April 25, 1976, during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Monday, who was playing center field for the Cubs, stopped two protestors from trying to burn an American flag on the outfield grass at Dodger Stadium.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of this event, Monday will be honored during the Dodgers' game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, in Houston, tonight.
In an interview with MLB.com, Monday said his thoughts were also "reinforced by a lot of friends who lost their lives protecting the rights and freedoms that flag represented." more
Dodgers to celebrate anniversary of Rick Monday saving the American flag
Rick Monday credits six years in the Marine Corps Reserve with his saving an American flag on April 25, 1976, during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Monday, who was playing center field for the Cubs, stopped two protestors from trying to burn an American flag on the outfield grass at Dodger Stadium.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of this event, Monday will be honored during the Dodgers' game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, in Houston, tonight.
In an interview with MLB.com, Monday said his thoughts were also "reinforced by a lot of friends who lost their lives protecting the rights and freedoms that flag represented." more
Dodgers to celebrate anniversary of Rick Monday saving the American flag
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