A group called "Atlanta Spirit" bought the Atlanta Thrashers, Atlanta Hawks, and the rights to Philips Arena in 2003 and the deal was finalized in 2004.
AOL Time Warner was the previous owner, but sold the teams and arena to reduce its large debt.
Of course, since the above was written, the Atlanta Thrashers have been sold to True North Sports & Entertainment of Winnipeg and have moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg.
The Atlanta Falcons are owned by Arthur Blank. Arthur has owned the team since February 2002 and acquired his fortune as the co founder of Home Depot.
William Rockwell "Rocky" Wirtz is the current owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. He took over ownership after his father Bill Wirtz passed away in 2007.
Canadian group True North Sports & Entertainment purchased the Thrashers and relocated the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The Atlanta Braves own Turner Field.
The 2009 season is the Braves 44th in Atlanta ... their first season in Atlanta was 1966.
The ATLANTA Braves go back to 1966. However, before they were the Atlanta Braves, they were the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965). And before then, they were the Boston Braves, which dates back to 1871!
The Atlanta Braves go back to 1966. However, before they were the Atlanta Braves, they were the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965). And before then, they were the Boston Braves, which dates back to 1871!
The Atlanta Braves' Single A team is the Rome Braves in Rome, GA
The Atlanta Braves play at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Atlanta Braves play in the National League.
They moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta and became known as the Atlanta Braves before the 1966 season.
The Braves have been in Atlanta since 1966
Click on the '1982 Atlanta Braves Roster' and '1983 Atlanta Braves Roster' links on this page to see the Braves' roster for those two seasons.
The Atlanta Braves have played in Atlanta, GA since 1966. For the past 45 years.
In Atlanta, you idiot!