Where is the flag that Rick Monday saved?
Where is the flag that Rick Monday saved?
Dodger Stadium
This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Monday Saves Flag At Dodger Stadium; National League Attendance Record Set.
Who burned the flag Rick Monday?
At Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 1976, two protesters ran into left-center field and tried to set fire to an American flag after the start of the bottom of the 4th inning. Monday, the Cubs center fielder, had been tossing a practice ball with left fielder José Cardenal before the incident happened.
When did the Chicago Cubs burn the American flag?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. On April 25, 1976 at Dodger Stadium, Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs, grabbed and secured the American flag from two individuals as they were attempting to burn our flag in the middle of the playing field.
When did Rick Monday save the American flag?
Published on Jun 10, 2008. On April 25, 1976 at Dodger Stadium, Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs, grabbed and secured the American flag from two individuals as they were attempting to burn our flag in the middle of the playing field.
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Where was the American flag at the Cubs game?
In the fourth inning, two people, a father and his 11-year old son, ran onto the field, put the American flag on the ground in shallow left-center, and doused it in lighter fluid. Their first attempt to start a fire was blown out by the wind.
How did Rick Monday save the Dodgers flag?
Their first attempt to start a fire was blown out by the wind. They tried again, but before the flag could catch on fire, Monday, who was playing center field, swooped in and took the flag away from the protesters. Monday ran over to the third base dugout and handed the flag to one of the Dodgers players.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Cubs in 1976?
Steve Stone was the starting pitcher and in the bottom of the fourth inning, Monday heard something going on around him. Two fans ran onto the field and then past Cubs left fielder Jose Cardinal. “Is it because they have a bet with somebody?”
Where was Rick Monday playing for the Cubs?
The way Rick Monday reacted 43 years ago in a Cubs uniform is still worth remembering. The Cubs were playing at Dodger Stadium on April 25, 1976. Monday was in his fifth season with the Cubs and playing in center field.