OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Bruce Maxwell #13 of the Oakland Athletics kneels in protest next to teammate Mark Canha #20 duing the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the game against the Texas Rangers at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 24, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Former Oakland A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell has been the only player to kneel during the National Anthem. That will be changing in 2020.
Back in 2017, Oakland A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell made headlines for being the first player to take a knee during the National Anthem.