"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
About this Quote
In this quote, Curt Flood, a previous professional baseball gamer, is acknowledging the difficulties he dealt with as a black male in the sport. He confesses that he has actually experienced harder times than his colleagues, who might have had the opportunity of being white. This statement clarifies the systemic bigotry and discrimination that has long existed in the world of baseball, and how it has actually impacted gamers of color. Flood's words also highlight the significance of acknowledging and resolving these issues in order to develop a more inclusive and equivalent playing field for all athletes.
This quote is written / told by Curt Flood between January 18, 1938 and January 20, 1997. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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