# Athletes Who Changed the Game | St. Louis Cardinals News

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Published: 2026-07-04T15:50:33+00:00
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Curt Flood’s bold fight against baseball’s reserve system ignited the free agency revolution, even if he lost at the Supreme Court. But his legacy lives on—echoed in Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Olympic triumphs against asthma, Michael Sam’s courageous coming out that reshaped NFL culture, and Branch Rickey’s game-changing scouting innovations. From Stan Musial’s greatness to Kurt Warner’s underdog glory, and Napheesa Collier’s WNBA advocacy, these athletes didn’t just compete—they changed the rules. Even the 2015 Mizzou football team used their platform to demand justice, proving that sports are a powerful force for progress. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b58bb6ea9a2f48e0

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