Ted Turner passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman revolutionized American media and became one of the most influential figures in modern broadcasting. From founding CNN in 1980 and creating the first 24-hour cable news network to pioneering the superstation concept with TBS and TNT; Turner fundamentally changed how audiences consumed television.
But Turner was more than a media mogul. He was the owner of the Atlanta Braves when they won the 1995 World Series and the Atlanta Hawks during their competitive years in the 1980s. He was an America’s Cup-winning yachtsman. He was a philanthropist who donated $1 billion to create the United Nations Foundation; one of the first billionaires to give away massive sums during his lifetime rather than through an estate. He owned roughly 2 million acres of ranchland across the American West and maintained the world’s largest private bison herd. Time Magazine named him Man of the Year in 1991.
With his passing; every authenticated Ted Turner autograph in existence is now permanently finite. No more will ever be signed. For collectors of sports and media memorabilia; that reality makes authenticated Turner signatures among the most significant items available.
Ted Turner Authenticated Memorabilia
We currently carry 9 PSA/DNA authenticated Ted Turner items. Here are the highlights:
Ted Turner Atlanta Braves CNN TBS Signed Autograph MLB Baseball With PSA/DNA COA A — $279.99
A signed baseball from the man who owned the Braves for two decades and brought them their first World Series championship in Atlanta. Turner purchased the team in 1976 when they were struggling; turned them into a national brand through his superstation TBS; and watched them become the dominant force in baseball during the 1990s. A signed baseball from Turner is a direct connection to one of the most transformative ownership periods in baseball history.
Ted Turner CNN Atlanta Braves Signed Autograph 8×10 Photo With PSA/DNA COA #2 — $94.99
A signed 8×10 photo capturing Turner during his years as Braves owner and media pioneer. This authenticated photo commemorates a figure whose impact stretched far beyond any single industry; from cable television to sports ownership to environmental conservation.
Ted Turner CNN Atlanta Braves Signed Autograph 8×10 Photo With PSA/DNA COA #5 — $94.99
A signed 8×10 photo showing Turner in a Braves hat at a game; capturing him in his element as team owner during the franchise’s most successful era. This image represents the intersection of his business empire and his passion for baseball; a combination that defined his public identity for two decades.
A Legacy That Spans Decades
Turner’s influence on American life is difficult to overstate. He didn’t just create CNN; he invented the 24-hour news cycle that now defines how the world consumes information. He didn’t just own sports teams; he used them to build a media empire that changed the economics of broadcasting. He didn’t just accumulate wealth; he gave away over a billion dollars to causes he believed in while still alive to see the impact.
As Turner himself wrote in his 2008 autobiography Call Me Ted; his father advised him to “set your goals so high that you can’t possibly accomplish them in one lifetime. That way you’ll always have something ahead of you.” He followed that advice. His career spanned six decades and touched nearly every corner of American media; sports; and philanthropy.
The collection of 9 authenticated Turner items currently in stock includes two signed baseballs and seven signed 8×10 photos; all PSA/DNA authenticated. Items range from $94.99 to $279.99; making this one of the most accessible opportunities to own a verified signature from one of the most consequential American entrepreneurs of the late 20th century.
With no new Ted Turner signatures ever entering the market; the available inventory will only shrink over time. Every item ships free within the United States and comes with PSA/DNA authentication; permanently verifiable at psacard.com.