The Curt Flood story the man behind the myth / Stuart L. Weiss.

Author/creator Weiss, Stuart L.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press,
Descriptionvii, 251 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Flood, Curt, 1938-1997.
Baseball players--United States. --Biography.
African American baseball players--Biography.

SeriesSports and American culture series
Contents It takes a village -- Alone among the peckerwoods -- A minor in the majors -- The (almost) golden years -- A gold glove is tarnished -- The ultimatum -- The trade -- Trials and tribulations -- Second chance -- Last act.
Abstract "Examines Curt Flood's often troubled personal life and explores his possible motives for suing Major League Baseball in 1970. For challenging baseball's reserve system, which he likened to bondage, the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder in time was lionized. But this recognition came at great personal expense"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 237-246) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2006102249
ISBN9780826217400 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826217400 (alk. paper)