Ted Turner
Little Known Facts About Ted
Only one of a few people who have been on the cover of Sports Illustrated and Time magazine for different reasons
Currently holds 42 honorary degrees from such institutions as Brown University (Providence, R.I.), Morehouse College (Atlanta, Ga.), The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.) and Mississippi University for Women (Columbus, Miss.)
Number of sailing trophies won: 176
Favorite movie: Gone With the Wind
Favorite meal: A bison cheeseburger from Ted's Montana Grill with fries and an Arnold Palmer (half iced tea, half lemonade)
Appeared on over 115 magazine/weekly publication covers
Has a national debate named after him - The National Forensic League's Ted Turner Public Forum Debate
Largest individual landowner in the
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