Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell becomes first MLB player to kneel for national anthem
By Brooke Seipel - 09/23/17 09:44 PM EDT
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem Saturday, after President Trump criticized athletes for the form of protest.
Photos from the game show Maxwell kneeling with his hand on his heart and facing the American flag during the national anthem. Teammate Mark Canh was seen placing his hand on Maxwell's shoulder.
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