Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Curt Flood

Born January 13, 1938

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Curt Flood Marker

Inscription. Proclaimed "baseball's best centerfielder" on a 1968 "Sports Illustrated" cover, three-time All-Star Curtis Charles Flood played 12 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinal. Flood won seven straight Gold Gloves from 1963-1969, hit .293 for his career and helped the Cardinals win the 1964 and 1967 World Series. Flood sued Major League Baseball when he was traded in 1969, asserting "I do not feel I am a piece of property to be bought and sold irrespective of my wishes." The legal battle effectively ended his playing career. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his suit in 1972, but Curt Flood's stand helped the players win free agency in 1975, and passage of the Curt Flood Act in 1998 limited baseball's antitrust exemption.

Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1938.

Location. 38° 39.342′ N, 90° 18.08′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Delmar Loop. It is on Delmar

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Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6241 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ntozake Shange (here, next to this marker); Harry Weber (a few steps from this marker); St. Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ (a few steps from this marker); Maxine Waters (a few steps from this marker); Whitey Herzog (a few steps from this marker); Elston Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward A. Doisy (within shouting distance of this marker); Brett Hull (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers

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in St. Louis.

Regarding Curt Flood. Star was originally across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photo 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.