The dismissal of Curt Flood’s suit against Major League Baseball is upheld by a three-judge U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

On April 7, 1971 — The dismissal of Curt Flood’s suit against Major League Baseball is upheld by a three-judge U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The verdict will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference April 7

SABR Games Project

National Pastime April 7

Hall of Fame

Retro Sheet