Cyrus Langhorne
Oakland Athletics’ Bruce Maxwell has the entire MLB looking at him for making history this weekend. The rookie catcher has become the first major-league player to kneel during the National Anthem.
Maxwell sparked headlines Saturday (September 23) after taking a knee prior to the A’s game.
The product of a military family, Maxwell placed his hand on his heart and faced the flag during the anthem while taking a knee before the game against Texas. Teammate Mark Canha placed his hand on Maxwell’s shoulder. (SF Gate)
From the @sfchronicle’s Santiago Mejia, here is A’s rookie Bruce Maxwell becoming the first MLB player to take a knee for the anthem: pic.twitter.com/q8QVY9hW15
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) September 24, 2017
Maxwell has since jumped on social media to defend his action.
https://twitter.com/bruu_truu13/status/911677471422005249
https://twitter.com/bruu_truu13/status/911654514050064384
Earlier in the day, some high-profile NBA stars went off on President Donald Trump for name-dropping Golden State Warriors champion Steph Curry over a White House visit.
U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017
A #POTUS whose name alone creates division and anger. Whose words inspire dissension and hatred can't possibly "Make America Great Again"
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 23, 2017
Still wondering how this guy is running our country…. 🤔🤔🤔
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 23, 2017
With everything that's going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who's kneeling and visiting the White House??? #StayInYoLane
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017
And I doubt he's man enough to call any of those players a son of a bitch to their face…
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017
Thank you @jemelehill & @KingJames! Speak truth to power. Trump is a bum & a disgrace & it's never too early to get ready for impeachment.
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) September 23, 2017
A few hours ago, Trump sparked headlines by dropping his invitation to the Golden State Warriors superstar.
Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
