Trivia question

On this date in 1977, Braves owner Ted Turner, upset by Atlanta’s 8-21 start, told manager Dave Bristol that he would manage the next 10 games to try to find out what was wrong with the team. After one game, National League President Chub Feeney told Turner that was against baseball’s rules. Did Turner’s Braves win or lose the game he managed?

He said it

From Darrel Chaney, 1977 Braves infielder: “It looked to me that every time (Pirates manager Chuck) Tanner would cross his legs, Turner would cross his legs, you know? Like he was trying to figure out what to do.”

Trivia answer

The Braves lost to the Bucs 2-1, despite Phil Niekro’s complete game. Pittsburgh’s Dave Parker homered for the winning run.