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Reddit mentions of A Whole Different Ball Game: The Inside Story of the Baseball Revolution
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of A Whole Different Ball Game: The Inside Story of the Baseball Revolution. Here are the top ones.
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Specs:
| Height | 8.22 Inches |
| Length | 6.12 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2004 |
| Weight | 1.15081300764 Pounds |
| Width | 0.97 Inches |
All due respect to Curt Flood, who's been mentioned here and who I believe to be one of the most inspirational people to ever exist in the sport, but if one man is responsible for the end of the reserve clause it was Marvin Miller.
If you're looking for a first person source, he wrote a book on this called A Whole Different Ballgame: The Inside Story of the Baseball Revolution.
It's an interesting and very entertaining read (though he does tend to repeat a few stories throughout the book). I'd imagine that you can find it in your local library. I would recommend it not just to you, but to anyone who has an interest in baseball history, particularly in the area of labor relations and free agency.
Marvin Miller is probably in the top 5 in terms of people who've had an effect on the game of baseball, and it's a travesty that he's been barred from the Hall of Fame by those who are still bitter about free agency.
This book
is a great read if you're interested.