May 11 in Atlanta Braves History: Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team (1977)

On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turner’s debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategic decisions. The Pittsburgh Pirates Won 2-1 at Three Rivers Stad

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