April 25 in Chicago Cubs History: Monday saves the FLAG (1976)

On April 25, 1976, At Dodger Stadium Chicago Cubs center fielder Rick Monday becomes a national hero when he saves an American flag from being burned by two fans (a father and son) at Dodger Stadium. During the fourth inning of the game, two fans race onto the field and head for the outfield, where

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