On April 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday's dramatic rescue of the American flag during a game against the Chicago Cubs. In 1976, while playing center field for the Cubs, Monday intervened when two men attempted to burn the flag on the field. He swiftly snatched the flag and handed it to Dodgers pitcher Doug Rau, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. During the anniversary event, Monday and his wife, Barbaralee, displayed the preserved flag, which will be loaned to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, starting Memorial Day weekend. Monday, a six-year veteran of the Marine Corps reserves, was presented with a bronze sculpture depicting his iconic act. He expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating he was humbled by the recognition. The ceremony also featured the national anthem sung by Davis Gaines, with both teams lining up on the field to pay tribute.