Keywords

Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, National Anthem, NBA, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Free speech, Patriotism, Star-Spangled Banner, NHL, MLB

Subjects

Major League Baseball (Organization); National Basketball Association; National Hockey League; Star-spangled banner (Song); Patriotism; Freedom of speech; Abdul-Rauf, Mahmoud

Introduction

The major flap over the suspension of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf from the Denver Nuggets by the NBA for failure to stand at attention for the National Anthem has been settled. In the midst of the controversy there was considerable discussion, and a great deal of misinformation was tossed around about the history of this ritual.

Publication Date

3-21-1996

Document Type

Commentary

Type

Text

Format

application/pdf

Source Title

Sport and Society for Arete

Language

English

Publication Version

Author's version

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Department

History

Creator (Linked Data)

Crepeau, Richard C., 1941- (VIAF)

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