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Turner Field
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Turner Field

1997-2016

Atlanta, United States

Historical Overview

Turner Field was originally constructed as Centennial Olympic Stadium to serve as the centerpiece of the 1996 Summer Olympics. After the Games, it was converted into a baseball stadium and became the new home of the Atlanta Braves, who moved from the adjacent Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium. The stadium was nicknamed "The Ted" after owner Ted Turner. During the Braves' years of division dominance, Turner Field hosted the NLDS eleven times, the NLCS four times, the 1999 World Series, and the 2000 MLB All-Star Game. The Braves played their final game there on October 2, 2016, a 1–0 win over the Detroit Tigers. The team moved to SunTrust Park (now Truist Park) in Cobb County in 2017. The stadium was then reconfigured for college football as Center Parc Stadium for Georgia State University.

Did You Know

The stadium's street address was 755 Hank Aaron Drive, after Hank Aaron's career home run total. The section of the outfield wall marking where Aaron's 715th home run landed was preserved and still stands today. The most popular name choice among Atlanta residents was "Hank Aaron Stadium" before it was named after Ted Turner. It was the second former Braves ballpark to be converted to a college football stadium.

What Happened

The site was redeveloped into a new venue or structure.

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Sport
Baseball
Years Active
1997-2016
Year Opened
1997
Year Closed
2016
Demolished
2017
Capacity at Peak
49,586
Former Team(s)
Atlanta Braves (MLB)
Location
Atlanta, United States
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