One Man Out Curt Flood Versus Baseball |
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Author:
| Goldman, Robert M. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7006-1603-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
Publisher: | University Press of Kansas
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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Chronicles star baseball player Curt Flood's attempt to overthrow the "reserve" clause system of professional baseball, which bound players to teams as a form of property. Although he lost his legal battle, the Court left the door open for the players to eventually negotiate a version of "free agency."
Chronicles star baseball player Curt Flood's attempt to overthrow the "reserve" clause system of professional baseball, which bound players to teams as a form of property. Although he lost his legal battle, the Court left the door open for the players to eventually negotiate a version of "free agency."