Biography of curt flood

Louis Cardinals. A part of a high school outfield that included Vada Pinson and Frank Robinson, Curt signed with the Cincinnati Reds in and made a handful of appearances for the team in before being traded to the Cardinals in December For the next twelve seasons, he became a fixture in center field for St. A player of extraordinary ability and renowned for his tremendous defensive prowess, Curt led the National League in putouts four times and in fielding percentage twice, winning Gold Glove awards seven consecutive seasons from — The three-time All-Star batted over.

He set major league fielding records for most consecutive games without an error , and most consecutive chances without an error He had a perfect fielding percentage of 1. Supreme Court. Also known as a painter with incredible talent, Curt Flood passed away on January 20, from throat cancer. I am pleased to have signed into law S. It is especially fitting that this legislation honors a courageous baseball player and individual, the late Curt Flood, whose enormous talents on the baseball diamond were matched by his courage off the field.

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It was 29 years ago this month that Curt Flood refused a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Philadelphia Phillies. His bold stand set in motion the events that culminate in the bill I have signed into law. The Act in no way codifies or extends the baseball exemption and would not affect the applicability of those laws to certain matters that, it has been argued, the exemption would legitimately protect including franchise relocation rules and the minor leagues.

The Act does not in any way limit the standing of the United States to bring an antitrust action.