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“Likewise, this book about Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Curt Flood's historic court battle against MLB's reserve clause has to be one of the 10 best books I have ever read. Curt …”
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Curt Flood and the landmark Supreme Court case that changed
professional sports forever Upon being traded to the Philadelphia
Phillies in 1969, Curt Flood, an All-Star center fielder for the St.
Louis Cardinals, wanted nothing more than to stay with St. Louis. But
his only options were to report to Philadelphia or retire. Instead,
Flood sued Major League Baseball for his freedom, hoping to
invalidate the reserve clause in his contract, which bound a player
to his team for life. Flood took his lawsuit all the way to the
Supreme Court, and though he ultimately lost, his decision to sue
cost him his career and a chance at the Hall of Fame. But Flood's
place in baseball history, like that of Jackie Robinson's, extends
far beyond his accomplishments on the ballfield. Just three years
later, the era of free agency that all professional athletes enjoy
today became a reality. In A Well-Paid Slave, the first extended
treatment of Flood and his lawsuit, Brad Snyder examines this
long-misunderstood case and its impact on professional sports. He
reveals the twisted logic and behind-the-scenes vote switching behind
the court's decision and explains Flood's decision to sue in the
context of his experiences during the civil rights movement. Astutely
and dramatically told, A Well-Paid Slave will appeal broadly to fans
of sports history, legal affairs, and American culture.
--Viking
...
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professional sports forever Upon being traded to the Philadelphia
Phillies in 1969, Curt Flood, an All-Star center fielder for the St.
Louis Cardinals, wanted nothing more than to stay with St. Louis. But
his only options were to report to Philadelphia or retire. Instead,
Flood sued Major League Baseball for his freedom, hoping to
invalidate the reserve clause in his contract, which bound a player
to his team for life. Flood took his lawsuit all the way to the
Supreme Court, and though he ultimately lost, his decision to sue
cost him his career and a chance at the Hall of Fame. But Flood's
place in baseball history, like that of Jackie Robinson's, extends
far beyond his accomplishments on the ballfield. Just three years
later, the era of free agency that all professional athletes enjoy
today became a reality. In A Well-Paid Slave, the first extended
treatment of Flood and his lawsuit, Brad Snyder examines this
long-misunderstood case and its impact on professional sports. He
reveals the twisted logic and behind-the-scenes vote switching behind
the court's decision and explains Flood's decision to sue in the
context of his experiences during the civil rights movement. Astutely
and dramatically told, A Well-Paid Slave will appeal broadly to fans
of sports history, legal affairs, and American culture.
--Viking
...
ISBN-10:
067003794X
ISBN-13:
B000R344PM
Author:
Brad Snyder
Genre:
History of Sports
Publisher:
Viking Adult
Date Published:
October 5, 2006
Format:
Hardcover
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