Baseball was socially relevant, and so was my rebellion against it. Curt Flood baseballrebellionrelevant Change image and share on social
I was leaving probably one of the greatest organizations in hte world at that time for what was probably one of the least like, and, by God, this is America. Curt Flood americagodgreat Change image and share on social
I'm a child of the sixties, I'm a man of the sixties. During that period of time this country was coming apart at the seams. We were in Southeast Asia. Good men were dying for America and for the Constitution. Curt Flood americaasiachild share on social
And I'd be lying if I told you that as a black man in baseball I hadn't gone through worse times than my teammates. Curt Flood badlybaseballblack Change image and share on social
If you destroyed the underpinnings of this great American sport, you are a hated, ugly, detestable person. Curt Flood americandestroydetestable Change image and share on social
People try to make a Greek tragedy of my life, and they can't do it. I'm too happy. Curt Flood greekhappylife Change image and share on social
I was told by the general manager that a white player had received a higher raise than me. Because white people required more money to live than black people. That is why I wasn't going to get a raise. Curt Flood blackgeneralhigh share on social
Remember when I told you about the American dream? That if you worked hard enough and tried hard enough and kicked yourself in the butt, you'd succeed? Well, I think I did, I think I did. Curt Flood americanbuttdream Change image and share on social
I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame. Curt Flood coachfamehall Change image and share on social
All the grand work was laid for people who came after me. The Supreme Court decided not to give it to me, so they gave it to two white guys. I think that's what they were waiting for. Curt Flood courtdecidegive Change image and share on social
