St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Cap Worn by Curt Flood, 1965-1969
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St. Louis Cardinal outfielder, Curt Flood, challenged the Major League Baseball's reserve clause in 1969. The reserve clause was used to restrict the movement of players and to control player salaries. Flood lost his court challenge, but opened the door for other players who would eventually become free agents. Flood used this baseball cap during his career in St. Louis.
St. Louis Cardinal outfielder, Curt Flood, challenged the Major League Baseball's reserve clause in 1969. The reserve clause was used to restrict the movement of players and to control player salaries. Flood lost his court challenge, but opened the door for other players who would eventually become free agents. Flood used this baseball cap during his career in St. Louis.
Artifact
Baseball cap
Date Made
1965-1969
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.190.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Leather
Color
Red
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 7 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
On front of cap: SL Handwritten on underside of brim: FLOOD
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