NAACP Jackie Robinson Trophy Awarded to Curt Flood, 1987
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In 1969, Curt Flood challenged Major League Baseball's reserve clause. Thought he lost in court, his action led to the rise of baseball's free agency several years later. Few recognized the impact of his fight for player's rights in 1969. It was almost twenty years later when Flood received the NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award for his courageous stand.
In 1969, Curt Flood challenged Major League Baseball's reserve clause. Thought he lost in court, his action led to the rise of baseball's free agency several years later. Few recognized the impact of his fight for player's rights in 1969. It was almost twenty years later when Flood received the NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award for his courageous stand.
Artifact
Trophy (Object)
Date Made
1987
Subject Date
1987
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.190.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Black (Color)
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Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Diameter: 8 in
Inscriptions
On plate on front: 20th Annual NAACP Image Awards/ 1987/ JACKIE ROBINSON SPORTS AWARD/ CURT FLOOD
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