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When Rick Monday Saved The American Flag From Being Burned At Dodger Stadium
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Irony abounds as Monday offers final signoff for Vin Scully
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Then and Now: Old Glory Under Fire - National Coalition Against Censorship
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4/25/1976 - Monday saves the American flag
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April 25 in sports history: Monday to rescue on 'Flag Day
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The Greatest Catch: Rick Monday and the American Flag – The History Rat
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The day an ex-Oakland A's player made America proud
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It's been 40 years since Rick Monday saved that U.S. flag from being burned
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The day an ex-Oakland A's player made America proud
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Chicago #Cubs outfielder Rick Monday saves the American Flag from bein
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Rick Monday and the Flag-Burning Incident in 1976
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American Legion observes Flag Day
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Former Dodger Rick Monday recalls saving American flag before protesters set it on fire in 1976 - ABC7 Los Angeles