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It's been 40 years since Rick Monday saved that U.S. flag from being burned
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46 YEARS AGO TODAY: #Cubs outfielder Rick Monday saves the American Flag from being burned at Dodger Stadium!, By Chicago Sports HQ
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The Greatest Catch: Rick Monday and the American Flag – The History Rat
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Rick Monday Flag
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April 25 in sports history: Monday to rescue on 'Flag Day
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Bill Beckner Jr.
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Canal Park at 25: How a ballpark changed downtown Akron
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September, 2020
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Athletes Making Political and Social Statements, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Rick Monday recalls day in 1976 when he saved American flag from protesters
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Oakland Athletics Throwback Thursday: Outfielder Rick Monday
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Rick Monday Saved An American Flag, But Where is He Now? - FanBuzz
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2022 Cal Poly Baseball Team Information Guide by Cal Poly Athletics - Issuu
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Rick Monday saving American flag resonates