WATCH: Rick Monday saves American Flag

Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor - Tuesday, April 25 2017

Cubs Rick Monday saved the American flag from being burned by protesters forty-one years ago today.

Check out the video of the historical event below.

On this date in 1976, protesters in #LA tried to burn the #American flag ... but a #Cubs outfielder #RickMonday wasn't having it.???????????????? pic.twitter.com/LCb7eHFUxK
— Uncle Sam's Children (@UncleSamsChild) April 25, 2017

#Cubs Rick Monday made one of the greatest plays in baseball history 41 years ago today. Saving the American Flag from being set aflame. pic.twitter.com/TRX4pTi4kR
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) April 25, 2017