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Ted Turner's Hall of Fame nomination further solidifies his Braves' legacy

BySteven Teal
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Oct 23, 1999; Atlanta, GA, USA; 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. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
Oct 23, 1999; Atlanta, GA, USA; 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. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to having Hall of Fame players, managers, and executives. The franchise has a storied history across three cities. Atlanta now has the chance to add yet another name to their ranks in Cooperstown. Former Braves owner Ted Turner was announced on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives, and umpires.

Turner is beloved by Braves fans and well-renowned by the rest of Major League Baseball. He was responsible for allowing people to have baseball in their living rooms during the 90s.

His induction would be well-deserved should he be selected. He is featured alongside some familiar faces, including Dusty Baker, who spent the first eight years of his professional playing career in Atlanta.

Ted Turner's inclusion on the Contemporary Era Ballot honors his Braves legacy

Turner did a fantastic job with the organization after he purchased the Braves in 1976. He quickly established the team on the national level by broadcasting on WTBS. This changed the game for television distribution in the sports realm. His ownership eventually helped craft the Braves into a dynasty, including their memorable run in the 90s with 14 straight division titles from 1991 to 2005, which is an MLB record.

It wasn't always pretty, with how poorly the team played through most of the 80s. Turner famously fired Bobby Cox in 1981, only to remark that he'd be looking for someone like Cox to fill the role. A few years later, in 1985, Cox was brought on as the general manager to help fix a weak farm system. Cox eventually returned to the manager role in 1990 and would eventually have a Hall of Fame managerial career. Now, Turner and Cox may share the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

Turner loved his time as owner of the Braves, and he made that known. He was often at the ballpark, enjoying games alongside the fans. That continued until 2007, when Time Warner sold the team to Liberty Media. It was heartbreaking to lose both Turner and Cox this year, as they passed away within days of each other. Two men who had a massive impact on this organization and whose legacies will never be forgotten.

The results of the Contemporary Era Ballot will be announced live on MLB Network’s “MLB Tonight” at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 6th. Those selected will be inducted on July 25th, 2027.

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