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Hall of Fame Honors Rick Monday’s 50-Year Flag Rescue

4/26/2026

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Summary

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame will honor outfielder and broadcaster Rick Monday on July 25, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of his April 25, 1976 rescue of a flag at Dodger Stadium.
The rescued flag will be displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
Monday, the first overall pick in the 1965 MLB Draft and 1981 World Series champion, will receive recognition at the Awards Presentation in the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

History

Historical Context

During the United States Bicentennial in 1976, a wave of patriotic celebrations swept Los Angeles, including the city’s Bicentennial Parade and Disneyland’s America on Parade, which ran from June 1975 to September 1976. The Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2026 ceremony invoked that era, linking the sport’s heritage to the nation’s broader commemorative memory.

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Story summary

The National Baseball Hall of Fame will honor outfielder and broadcaster Rick Monday on July 25, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of his April 25, 1976 rescue of a flag at Dodger Stadium.
The rescued flag will be displayed from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
Monday, the first overall pick in the 1965 MLB Draft and 1981 World Series champion, will receive recognition at the Awards Presentation in the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

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