| Description |
vii, 251 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Sports and American culture series
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Sports and American culture series.
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| Summary |
"Examines Curt Flood's often troubled personal life and explores his possible motives for suing Major League Baseball in 1970. For challenging baseball's reserve system, which he likened to bondage, the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder in time was lionized. But this recognition came at great personal expense"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-246) and index. |
| Contents |
It takes a village -- Alone among the peckerwoods -- A minor in the majors -- The (almost) golden years -- A gold glove is tarnished -- The ultimatum -- The trade -- Trials and tribulations -- Second chance -- Last act. |
| Subject |
Flood, Curt, 1938-1997.
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Flood, Curt, 1938-1997. |
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Baseball players -- United States -- Biography.
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Baseball players. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
African American baseball players -- Biography.
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African American baseball players. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780826217400 alkaline paper |
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0826217400 alkaline paper |
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