Memorable Quote

"It'd be easier to get Hitler elected president of Israel than to
bring the Hawks back! But we're going to do it!"
--TED TURNER, AFTER TAKING OVER ATLANTA'S STRUGGLING NBA TEAM IN
1977; THE QUOTE RAN IN AN SI STORY THAT DUBBED ATLANTA
"LOSERVILLE"

COLOR PHOTO: SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES (TURNER)