If you destroyed the underpinnings of this great American sport, you are a hated, ugly, detestable person.
Curt FloodI'd often wondered what would I do if I were ever traded, because it happened many, many times.
Curt FloodWhatever I contributed to the unique morale of the Cardinals was part of this growth, and so, of course, was my decision to have it out in public with the owners of organized baseball.
Curt FloodI was told by the general manager that a white player had received a higher raise than me. Because white people required more money to live than black people. That is why I wasn't going to get a raise.
Curt Flood