The the man behind the myth Weiss, Stuart L. creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press 2007 monographic eng

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vii, 251 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. "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. 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. Stuart L. Weiss. Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-246) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us--- Flood, Curt 1938-1997 Baseball players United States Biography African American baseball players Biography GV865.F45 W45 2007eb 796.357092 B http://site.ebrary.com/lib/strathmore/Doc?id=10203769 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/strathmore/Doc?id=10203769 CaPaEBR 061220 20260707180756.0 ebr10203769