What was Ted Turner’s role in professional sports in Atlanta?
He was the owner of the Hawks and Braves.
He was the mayor who brought sports to Atlanta.
He was the first All-American player.
He was the announcer for baseball and football.
Turner turned the Atlanta Braves baseball team into a nationally popular franchise and launched the charitable Goodwill Games. He helped revive interest in professional wrestling by buying World Championship Wrestling (WCW).