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Athletics’ Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during national anthem

11:28 PM ET
ESPN.com
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem, doing so prior to Saturday night’s home game against the Texas Rangers.

Maxwell had his hand over his heart while facing the flag as the anthem was played. Teammate Mark Canha placed his hand on Maxwell’s shoulder in a show of support.

Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell kneels during the national anthem Saturday night in Oakland, while teammate Mark Canha places his hand on Maxwell’s shoulder in a show of support. AP Photo/Eric Risberg
Minutes later, the A’s issued a statement supporting Maxwell.

“The Oakland A’s pride ourselves on being inclusive. We respect and support all of our players’ constitutional rights and freedom of expression,” the statement read.

[doug from upland]

Response to Maxwell. Won’t post graphic — just the link because of language.

https://twitter.com/DCCogan/status/911805313270951938