Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner manages game on this day in 1977
Published: May 11, 2024, 10:33 a.m.
Already having dropped 16 straight games, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner made a bold move and took over as manager for a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Atlanta would lose the game, 2-1, and MLB would later step in and remove Turner as manager, citing a rule that prevents owners from managing ball clubs.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (left) shares the box with Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and Turner's wife Jane Fonda during the first game of the 1999 World Series at Turner Field.Ted Turner celebrates during an Atlanta Hawks game at The Omni.Ted Turner outside Turner Broadcasting System in Atlanta.Atlanta Braves pitcher Phil Niekro (35) at a ceremony with owner Ted Turner (right) at Fulton County Stadium.Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner greets former President Jimmy Carter before the start of game 6 of the NLCS. At left is Turner's wife, Jane Fonda.Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner (left) and wife Jane Fonda at Game 1 of the World Series baseball game at Yankee Stadium Sunday night 10/20 between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves.Ted Turner and Jane Fonda in Game six of the NLCS.Ted Turner, Vice Chairman, Time Warner, at a news conference announcing a merger between AOL and Time Warner.Atlanta Hawks former team owner Ted Turner shown court side during the game against the Washington Wizards during the second half in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 82-81.
