Bar Shuts Off NFL Games on Sunday–Raises Money for Veterans Instead

Bar Shuts Off NFL Games on Sunday–Raises Money for Veterans Instead
Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants kneels during the national anthem prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2017. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A bar boycotted showing NFL games over the Veterans Day weekend amid controversy around players protesting during the playing of the national anthem.

The New Jersey bar, Woody’s Roadside Tavern, instead held a concert for charities to raise money for the Green Beret Foundation and the Special Forces Charitable Trust, Fox reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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