Jack Aker

 

Born on this date, Jack Aker.

"Kansas City had a guy named Jack Aker who was one of the worst guys I ever saw at throwing at guys. He hit Pete Ward a couple of times. I was pitching and when Kansas City's Rick Monday came up to bat, I hit him right in the face and broke his jaw. I felt very bad over it but Ward kept getting hit." - Gary Peters    

Rick Monday

 

On this date in 1976, Cubs center fielder Rick Monday rescues an American flag from two protesters who try to set it on fire in the outfield in Dodger Stadium.

"I got down on his knees and I could tell he wasn't throwing holy water on it. If he's going to burn a flag, he better do it in front of  somebody who doesn't appreciate it."

Rick Monday

On this date in 1976, Cubs center fielder Rick Monday rescues an American flag from two protesters who try to set it on fire in the outfield of Dodger Stadium.

"He got down on his knees and I could tell he wasn't throwing holy water on it. If he's going to burn a flag, he better do it in front of somebody who doesn't appreciate it."

Fritz Peterson

Born on today's date, Fritz Peterson.

"My all-time favorite (hit by pitch) was probably Rick Monday; even though I broke his elbow with a pitch that put him out for 50 games. I felt terrible after about that, but at the time I took great pleasure in hitting him because, in my mind, he was this brash guy from California who needed to be taught a lesson." 

Jack Aker

Born on today's date, Jack Aker.

"Kansas City had a pitcher named Jack Aker who was one of the worst guys I ever saw at throwing at guys. He hit Pete Ward a couple of times. I was pitching and when Kansas City's Rick Monday came up to bat, I hit him right in the face and broke his jaw. I felt very bad over it but Ward kept getting hit." - Gary Peters

Rick Monday

On this date in 1976, Cubs centerfielder Rick Monday rescues an American flag from two spectators who try to set it on fire in the outfield of Dodger Stadium.

"He got down on his knees and I could tell he wasn't throwing holy water on it. If he's going to burn a flag, he better do it in front of somebody who doesn't appreciate it."

Rick Monday

Born on today's date, Rick Monday.

"He got down on his knees and I could tell he wasn't throwing holy water on it. If he's going to burn a flag, he better do it in front of somebody who doesn't appreciate it." - on foiling a flag-burning attempt by two people on the field at Dodger Stadium in 1976

Rick Monday

Born on today's date, Rick Monday.

The card that triggered Mr. Monday's unsuccessful "defamation of character" lawsuit against Topps.