Ted Turner remembered fondly for hosting wet T-shirt college nights after Braves games, like a true hero
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, media mogul, former owner of the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, and creator of the TBS superstation, died at age 87.
- Turner was known not only for his media empire but also for hosting unconventional events like wet T-shirt contests during college nights at Braves games in the 1970s.
- He briefly managed the Atlanta Braves for one day in 1977 amid a losing streak and famously took the team on a yacht to watch his America's Cup sailing trials.
- Turner's impact on sports broadcasting was significant, with many remembering the nightly Braves games on TBS as a cherished part of their childhood before the era of streaming.
- His unique promotional style and bold personality contrast with today's more sanitized sports entertainment environment, highlighting a bygone era of fan engagement.
