ARLINGTON, Texas — In a bit of a surprise, the most newsworthy part of Bruce Maxwell’s night was yet another foul tip that he took to the catcher’s mask.
Playing in his first road game since he began kneeling for the national anthem, the A’s catcher heard some light boos Thursday from the Globe Life Park crowd when his name was announced, but nothing too harsh.
He’s garnered national attention as the first player in the major leagues to take a knee during the anthem, joining the social protest that’s gathering steam around professional sports in America.