The game of baseball wouldn't be what it is today without the efforts of one man -- Curt Flood. In October 1969, Flood was named in a 7-player trade with the Phillies. He refused, challenging baseball's "reserve clause" stating the team has the power over the players after their contract expires.
Eventually the clause was removed. But the fight destroyed Flood's personal life and baseball career, but it lead to free agency as we know it today. Now HBO is chronicling the "Curious Case of Curt Flood" in a new documentary to air on July 13. Curt's youngest son Scott Flood is also working on a documentary on his dad for the past ten years. His daughter Shelly is also fighting to get her dad into the Hall of Fame. Curt Flood appeared as a All-Star in 64', 66' and 68'. Seven time gold glover. That's Hall of Fame worthy.
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