Ted Turner Stats & Facts
Ted Turner Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 72 Weight: 180 Born: 5 4, 1892 in Lawrenceburg, KY USA Died: 2 4 1958 in Lexington, KY USA Debut: 4/20/1920 Last Game: 4/20/1920 Full Name: Theodore Holtop Turner
Ted Turner Stats & Facts
Ted Turner Positions: Bats: Throws: Height: Weight: Born: Saturday, November 19, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH USA Died: in , Debut: Last Game: Full Name: Robert Edward Turner
Braves sign Claudell Washington
November 15, 1980 The Atlanta Braves sign free agent OF Claudell Washington to a 5-year deal worth $3.5 million. “We gave him what he wanted,” said Braves owner Ted Turner. He’s going to help us get in the World Series so he’s worth it.” Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums…
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team
On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turner’s debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategic decisions. The Pittsburgh Pirates Won 2-1 at Three Rivers Stadium. It…
MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year
On January 2, 1977 MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free agent signing. The Braves are permitted to keep the outfielder, however. The Braves owner, an accomplished sailor, uses his free time to pursue another goal, winning this…
WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million
WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million. ‘Captain Ted’ purchases the club to provide sports programming for his local channel 17, but when the FCC permits the station to use a satellite in December to broadcast shows on cable networks, the franchise, now available to be viewed by millions of subscribers, will become known as America’s Team.
Arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents
arbitrator Peter Seitz declares Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally free agents
Ted Turner enters a tentative purchase agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves.
1975 – Ted Turner enters a tentative purchase agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves.
The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and five players
1928 – The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and players Freddie Maguire (IF), Percy Jones (P), Lou Legett (C), Socks Seibold and P Bruce Cunningham. The hard-hitting Hornsby, who posted a .387 batting average with 21 home runs for the Braves, will enjoy another spectacular season in 1929 for his new club. He will compile a .380 average with 39 home runs and 149 RBI. Braves owner-president Emil Fuchs also decides to be his own manager. Under Fuchs, the Braves will finish 56-98, good for last place. He will be the last manager with no professional playing experience until Ted Turner’s one game on May 11, 1977.
