Customary though it may be to write about that institutionalized pastime as though it existed apart from the general environment, my story does not lend itself to such treatment. Curt Flood customaryenvironmentexist 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
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
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
Baseball was socially relevant, and so was my rebellion against it. Curt Flood baseballrebellionrelevant 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
But I want you to know that what I'm doing here I'm doing as a ballplayer, a major league ballplayer. Curt Flood ballplayerleaguemajor Change image and share on social
Whatever I contributed to the unique morale of the Cardinals was part of this growth, and so, of course, was my decision to have it out in public with the owners of organized baseball. Curt Flood baseballcardinalcontribute Change image and share on social
