I was told by the general manager that a white player had received a higher raise than me. Because white people required more money to live than black people. That is why I wasn't going to get a raise. — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
The funny thing about these uniforms is that you hang them in the closet and they get smaller and smaller. — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
“I am pleased God made my skin black. I only wish He had to made it thicker.” — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
Customary though it may be to write about that institutionalized pastime as though it existed apart from the general environment, my story does not… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
And I'd be lying if I told you that as a black man in baseball I hadn't gone through worse times than my teammates. — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
Whatever I contributed to the unique morale of the Cardinals was part of this growth, and so, of course, was my decision to have… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as bragging. You're either lying or telling the truth. — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame. But when you weigh that against all the things that are really… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
All the grand work was laid for people who came after me. The Supreme Court decided not to give it to me, so they… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
I am pleased that God made my skin black - but I wish He had made it thicker. — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
I'll also say, yes, I think the change in black consciuosness in recent years has made me more sensitive to injustice in every area… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
I was told by the general manager that a white player had received a higher raise than me. Because white people required more money… — Curt Flood Copy Share Image
