"Rick Monday, who served six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, later said he was motivated by his experiences with veterans and hoped to preserve respect for military figures all over the United States and abroad."
"I mean, they're so fastidious. They've taken photos, they've taken measurements, they've done everything else. So eventually, hopefully soon, we're going to get it restored."
"Well, honestly, there's no greater honor than for us, as we're celebrating America 250, to have an artifact of that level that fans can come see."
On Saturday, the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday's heroic act was commemorated. In 1976, during a game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday prevented two fans from burning a U.S. flag on the field. Motivated by his military service, he aimed to honor veterans. Monday still owns the flag but has agreed to send it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The flag will be displayed in time for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, a significant honor for both Monday and the Hall.
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