1976: Atlanta Braves new owner Ted Turner forced pitcher Andy Messersmith, one of the first ever free agents, to change his jersey name to “Channel.” Messersmith's #17 jersey now read “Channel 17” as
Ted Turner Considered Re-Naming Atlanta Braves In 1976 – SportsLogos.Net News
Ted Turner Considered Re-Naming Atlanta Braves In 1976 – SportsLogos.Net News
NickNOBs and Snow Jobs: A Closer Look at the ’76 Braves
NickNOBs and Snow Jobs: A Closer Look at the ’76 Braves
In 1976 Ted Turner signs Andy Messersmith to a multimillion dollar contract with the Braves and nicknames him CHANNEL and gives him number 17 Channel 17 was Turner's TV station it
In 1976 Ted Turner signs Andy Messersmith to a multimillion dollar contract with the Braves and nicknames him CHANNEL and gives him number 17 Channel 17 was Turner's TV station it
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