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Atlanta Braves Honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox at Truist Park
The Braves will honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox with a moment of silence and video tribute before Tuesday’s game.
- On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves returned to Truist Park for their first home game since the deaths of franchise icons Ted Turner and Bobby Cox, hosting the Chicago Cubs.
- Former owner Turner died on May 6 at 87, while Hall of Fame manager Cox passed away on May 9 at 84, leaving the organization mourning within days of each other.
- Fans gathered at The Battery to visit temporary memorials, while the team held a pregame moment of silence and video tribute honoring both figures.
- The Braves entered with baseball's best record at 28-13, while the Cubs held the second-best mark at 27-14, keeping competitive stakes high despite the somber circumstances.
- Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk said the culture established by Turner and Cox continues to shape the club today, with players wearing commemorative patches for the 2026 season.
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Usa newsAs Cubs join salute to Ted Turner, manager Craig Counsell appreciates the moxie of mogul’s day in dugout
ATLANTA — So, what do you do if the ballclub you own has just lost 16 games in a row?If you’re Ted Turner, maverick owner of the Braves and shameless showman, you send your manager, Dave Bristol, on a “scouting trip,” join your team in Pittsburgh and plant yourself in the dugout as manager.This happened on May 11, 1977. The old guard was appalled. Braves players were amused when Turner showed up with his cap pulled down low, a cigar in his mouth…
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