AUG. 6: THE DAY TED TURNER KNUCKLED UNDER
Henry Hecht
August 20, 1984
As Braves owner Ted Turner knows too well, the Yankees' Phil Niekro isn't ready for the rocking chair he received Aug. 6 during Phil Niekro Night ceremonies in Atlanta. The Braves were thanking him for his 25 years in their organization. Perhaps atoning for trading Niekro to New York, Turner and Braves boosters will spend $100,000 for a statue of Knucksie to stand outside Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
As Braves owner Ted Turner knows too well, the Yankees' Phil Niekro isn't ready for the rocking chair he received Aug. 6 during Phil Niekro Night ceremonies in Atlanta. The Braves were thanking him for his 25 years in their organization. Perhaps atoning for trading Niekro to New York, Turner and Braves boosters will spend $100,000 for a statue of Knucksie to stand outside Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.