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The Seitz decision was a ruling by arbitrator Peter Seitz (1905–1983)[1] on December 23, 1975, which declared that Major League Baseball (MLB) players became free agents upon playing one year for their team without a contract, effectively nullifying baseball's reserve clause. The ruling was issued in regard to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally.
- ^ "Peter Seitz, 78, the Arbitrator in Baseball Free-Agent Case". The New York Times.