ESPNAthletics' Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during national anthemESPNOakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem, doing so prior to Saturday night's home game against the Texas Rangers. Maxwell had his hand over his heart while facing the flag ...A's Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel for anthemSFGateAthletics Catcher Bruce Maxwell Becomes 1st MLB Player to Kneel for AnthemBleacher ReportBruce Maxwell, Athletics catcher, becomes first MLB player to kneel during national anthemNew York Daily NewsSports Illustrated -NBCSports.com -The Hill -Deadspinall 28 news articles »