
637 - Curt Flood
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
Uplifting Through Adversity: From Parachute Mending to Baseball Stardom
The chapter recounts a family's humble beginnings and struggles, from lamb-flavored bread meals to facing post-World War II racial hostility in Oakland. It highlights the fascinating professions of parachute menders during the war, shifting to the rise of a talented baseball player, Curt Flood, who faced racial discrimination in his journey to success.
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