This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Rico Carty out of the Dominican Republic
Briefly

In 1969, Curt Flood's refusal to report to the Phillies after being traded sparked significant legal battles that questioned player rights and the concept of player ownership.
Jim Lonborg's 1967 season was stellar, culminating in a Cy Young Award, but an injury resulted in a long struggle to regain his previous level of success.
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