Gary Matthews signed in as a free agent with Atlanta after the 1976 season. On this day in 1977 Braves owner Ted Turner was suspended for the 1977 season for tampering in the free agent signing of Matthews.
Mathews had a nice career, as did his son. Matthews Sr. was Rookie of the Year and he had 7 post-season homers in 19 games.
After Turned decided to manage one game in 1977 Commission Kuhn ruled that anyone who is a team owner couldn't manage a team. He must have been appealing the suspension at this point in May of 1977?
Turner took a new path after the suspension. He went on the skipper the USA victory in the America's Cup Yacht Race.
Matthews became a leader for the 1984 Cubs, leading the league in walks, sacrifice flies and on-base percentage.
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