National Anthem No Stranger to Perilous Fights

‘Star-Spangled Banner’ controversial long before QB Kaepernick sparked movement COLIN KAEPERNICK’S refusal last year to stand for the national anthem triggered a furor. Critics demanded the 49er get to his feet, as players have been doing since leather-helmet days. Supporters applauded the African-American quarterbackfor protesting racial inequity and police brutality. L’affaire Kaepernick is only the …

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