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