1976 – The Illinois Legislature declares today “Rick Monday Day” to honor his patriotic gesture on April 25th of saving an American flag from being burned by two spectators at Dodger Stadium.

May 4, 1976 This Day In Baseball

On May 4, 1976 — 1976 – The Illinois Legislature declares today “Rick Monday Day” to honor his patriotic gesture on April 25th of saving an American flag from being burned by two spectators at Dodger Stadium.

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Baseball Reference May 4

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