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This Day In Dodgers History: Rick Monday Saves American Flag At Dodger Stadium

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On April 25, 1976, a patriotic moment occurred at Dodger Stadium during the fourth inning of a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. Two fans ran onto the field from the left-field pavilion to set fire to a United States flag as a symbol of protest.

Their attempt was thwarted by Cubs outfielder Rick Monday, who ran over and snatched the flag before it could be set ablaze.