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Birth
Curt Flood is born in Houston, Texas -
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Curt Flood and his Fight for Free Agency
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Big Break
Curt Flood signs with the Cincinatti Reds for a 4,000 dollar salary. -
First Trade
After two years with the Reds, Flood is traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. -
Gold Glove
Curt Flood wins his first Gold Glove award of his career with the St. Louis Cardinalls. He goes on to win 7 straight. -
World Series
Curt Flood wins his first of three World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. -
The 2nd Trade
Curt Flood is to be traded ot Philidelphia in a 7 player deal. -
Letter to Kuhn
Curt Flood sends a letter to the commissioner of baseball, Bowie Kuhn, asking to be granted free agency. -
Lawsuit
Curt Flood files a lawsuit against the commissioner and Major League Baseball. The trial begins. -
Last Game
Curt Flood plays his last game as a Major League Baseball player with the Washington Senators. -
Supreme Court
Curt Floods court case is taken to the Supreme Court -
Supreme Court Ruling
The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of Bowie Kuhn and Major League Baseball 5-3 -
Death
Curt Flood dies at the age of 59 due to pneumonia
