Curt Flood

Curt Flood was a Major League Baseball player known for challenging the sport’s reserve clause, which tied players to their teams and limited their free agency rights. In 1969, after being traded, he refused to report to his new team and sued the league, arguing this system was unfair. Although he lost the case, Flood’s stand helped inspire future players to fight for free agency and workers' rights. His actions contributed to changing baseball’s labor laws, giving players more control over their careers and salaries.