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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Vin Scully Vows To ‘Never’ Watch NFL Due To Anthem Protests
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Dodgers News: Vin Scully Vows To ‘Never’ Watch NFL Due To Anthem Protests

Matthew Moreno
November 5, 2017
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The NFL has been embroiled in controversy since Colin Kaepernick began to take a stand that aimed to raise awareness for and address social issues. This season, players have taken too protesting during the national anthem by kneeling or remaining in the locker room.

Players have been decried for their actions from some NFL fans, media members and President Donald Trump. Most have nonetheless remained steadfast in continuing to deliver their message. In September, Oakland Athletics rookie catcher Bruce Maxwell becoming the first MLB player to join the protest by taking a knee during the anthem.

Shortly after Maxwell’s stance, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hoped his players would give strong thought to that potential act, and added it would be something that personally bothered him because his late father served in the military.

While speaking at “An Evening with Vin Scully” at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, retired Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully explained the protests are such that he will no longer watch the NFL, which drew a loud round of applause from the crowd.

Why I love Vin Scully! #IStand pic.twitter.com/0Fry1gMD50

— Larry Kruger (@Krug_Dog) November 5, 2017

While Scully has not been on the call for any NFL protests or those in baseball, his experience in dealing with social matters includes calling games when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Scully has eloquently shared anecdotes of the horrible treatment and taunts Robinson received, and he’s lauded the legendary athlete for maintaining his composure while remaining focused on the larger picture.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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