Media mogul and eccentric billionaire Robert Edward Turner III, widely known as Ted Turner, no longer holds any ownership stake or operational control over the Atlanta Braves franchise. Turner famously purchased the team in the late 1970s, famously transforming them into America's Team by broadcasting their games nationwide on his pioneering superstation WTBS, which dramatically expanded their fanbase. Over subsequent decades, as corporate media conglomerates restructured, Turner's media empire merged with Time Warner, leading to the eventual sale of the franchise. Ownership subsequently transitioned through corporate entities before being acquired by Liberty Media, fully removing Turner from any direct ownership involvement while cementing his historic legacy as the visionary who modernized the Braves' brand.