Tag: 1960s
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What Happened To The Spectrum Arena?
Mathieu Plourde, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, once a bustling hub of entertainment and sports, holds a special place in the hearts of Philadelphians. Located at the corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, this iconic venue served as the home for several sports teams and hosted numerous unforgettable…
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On This Day In Sports History: Curt Flood Challenges MLB
On this day in sports history in 1972, The US Supreme Court in a 5-3 decision, upheld an earlier ruling by a lower court which protected Major League Baseball from antitrust laws in a case involving former St. Louis Cardinal player Curt Flood. Flood had sought to challenge MLB’s “reserve clause” which bound players to…
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