On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in California.
During the middle of their current road trip, the heartbreaking news was announced that Ted Turner had passed away at the age of 87 (on May 6).
Dale Murphy Makes Heartfelt Post After Ted Turner News
GettyTed Turner does the tomahawk chop during Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves on September 30, 2003 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cubs defeated the Braves 4-2.
After the news came out, Braves legend Dale Murphy sent out a post (via X).
Murphy wrote: “Nancy and I, and the whole Murphy family, along with the Braves family and TBS kids everywhere, were sad to hear of Ted’s passing. Hard to put into words the impact he had on us. We are grateful for the chance to play for Ted. He changed so much in this world with tenacity and courage. Thank you, Ted. Rest in peace.”
GettyDale Murphy #3 of the Atlanta Braves throws the ball to the infield during a game against the San Diego Padres in 1987 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.
Turner was the longtime owner of the Braves, and the franchise played at Turner Field from 1997-2016.
They won the 1995 World Series Championship under Turner.
@notgaetti wrote: “RIP Ted Turner, former Atlanta Braves owner and Turner Field namesake, founder of CNN and TBS, who turned the Braves into America’s Team via the phenomenon of national cable broadcasting. Turner had a tremendous impact on baseball fandom across the nation.”
Murphy’s MLB Career
GettyFormer Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on July 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Murphy was the 5th pick in the 1974 MLB Draft.
He spent the first 14 and a half seasons of his career with the Braves.
In that span, Murphy won two MVP’s, made seven All-Star Games (and won five Gold Glove Awards).
Following the Braves, he finished his career with the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies.
GettyFormer Atlanta Brave Dale Murphy is honored by the Atlanta Braves prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on July 11, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Over 2,180 career games, Murphy batted .265 with 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, 1,266 RBI’s, 1,197 runs and 161 stolen bases.
He is one of the best players in MLB history to not make the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Atlanta Braves Legend Dale Murphy Makes Heartfelt Post After Ted Turner News