On April 25, 1976, Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs made what some people call the greatest play in baseball history. Here’s what happened.
“If you’re going to burn the flag, don’t do it around me. I’ve been to too many veterans’ hospitals and seen too many broken bodies of guys who tried to protect it.” ~ Rick Monday
I doubt a player for the Chicago Cubs ever received an ovation from Los Angeles fans quite like that one.
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Did you know about this Rick Monday story?
9 replies on “The Greatest Play In Baseball History?”
Wow, great video. I’m glad to see some amazing still shots captured that moment as well.
Yeah that one shot is in great shape.
I’d seen that before. Greatest play of his career, and a truly historic moment in baseball history.
Ricky, do you have a blog?
Kinda! Rickyanderson.net, new post up tomorrow.
Thanks, I was trying to find it. Is it any good?
Heehee – just kidding 😀
I looked up his numbers. He hit 32 homers that year & played 19 seasons. Nothing wrong w/ being remembered for that though.
Absolutely!
Great story. No, I had never heard of this before. Loved the live footage too. I’m sure he’s fine with being known for this one act rather than all of his game stats. Kinda like how any mom would rather be remembered for the awesome people she raised rather than how many babies she had.