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A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood's Fight for Free Agency in Professional Sports

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A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood's Fight for Free Agency in Professional Sports

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 Floodâ€™s place in baseball history, like that of Jackie Robinsonâ€™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 courtâ€™s decision and explains Floodâ€™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.

Country	USA
Author	Brad Snyder
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Viking Adult
EAN	9780670037940
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	067003794X
Label	Viking Adult
Manufacturer	Viking Adult
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	480
PublicationDate	2006-10-05
Publisher	Viking Adult
ReleaseDate	2006-10-05
Studio	Viking Adult

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