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Former Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva recounts viral National Anthem moment
- Villanueva walked onto the field to stand for the anthem before Steelers' Week 3 game at Soldier Field in 2017.
- The moment helped Villanueva become a widely discussed figure during the anthem controversy era.
- Villanueva linked American patriotism to his Spanish background in describing national moments.
- The anthem moment occurred during a period of national debate over patriotism and league policy.
- Villanueva’s actions contributed to his jersey becoming the NFL’s top seller in the 24 hours after the moment.
- The Steelers lost that overtime game to the Bears, continuing a challenging season.
- Villanueva later earned two consecutive Pro Bowl selections following that season.
- Villanueva discussed American patriotism as a unifying concept rather than pure nationalism.
- The interview was part of Villanueva's broader discussion on the meaning of the anthem.
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