From RETRO REPORT.

The drama of modern free agency has become as much a part of professional sports as the games themselves. But it wasn’t always that way. Today’s free agents owe a big debt of gratitude to St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood. Educational Resources: https://retroreport.org/video/the-birth-of-free-agency/

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