This Day in Braves History: MLB suspends Ted Turner

Jan 2 2023 by Talking Chop

 
Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History

1977 - 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. Despite the ruling, Matthews will remain with the Braves.

MLB History

1912 - Charles Ebbets announces the purchase of 4.5 acres to build a 23,000 seat concrete and steel ballpark. Ebbets Field will be completed in just over a year and its opening will be held on...

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