A baseball story you may not remember

It was 30 years ago when two young "men" tried to set fire to an American flag in the outfield at Dodger Stadium, and Chicago Cub center fielder Rick Monday saved the flag, and the day, by hustling the flag out of harm's way.

Many a weary flag has been burned in the years since, but it's safe to say that most Major League outfielders would still rush to save Old Glory. God bless baseball.

Monday will be honored by the Dodgers today by throwing out the first pitch.

The Washington Post actually has a good story about this.

HT: Michelle Malkin.