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How RFK's death and burial inspired some MLB players to fight back and sit out - The Washington Post
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Minnesota Twins Drop Game 3 Of ALCS, Astros Up 2-1
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Curt Flood began revolution in sports world 50 years ago
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Juan Soto Edges Julio Rodriguez To Win 2022 Home Run Derby
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Curt Flood fought for free agency, changed pro sports
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Minnesota Twins Beat Astros In Game 2, Ties ALDS
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Curt Flood set off the free-agent revolution 50 years ago
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Happy Birthday to Curt Flood, who would have been 89 years old today. In 1969 he refused a trade to PHI and sued MLB to keep it from happening, setting the stage
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Union head Marvin Miller inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame - The Washington Post