Source: New York Times Few people know who Curt Flood is. If they do know who Flood is, it is usually as a baseball player who played 15 years for the Cincinnati Red Legs or the St. Louis Cardinals. He was the player who earned 2 World Series rings during the time frame of… Continue reading FBF: No, I Won’t Go . . .
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#FBF: No, I Won’t Go . . .
A few days ago, Gerrit Cole thanked Curt Flood and Marvin Miller: Source: New York Yankees In light of Cole’s gratitude, it feels that another look at the Flood article ought to be given as Flood gave so much to ensure future players an opportunity of freedom and luxury. Enjoy! Source: New York Times Few… Continue reading #FBF: No, I Won’t Go . . .
#FBF: Master And Slave Relationship
Source: New York Times In 1969, Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Curt Flood, fought the MLB for the right to play for whatever team he chose instead of a team basically “owning” him. Flash forward almost a century later, Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance against the National Football League (NFL) for collusion. During Flood’s… Continue reading #FBF: Master And Slave Relationship