Bob Horner Passes Away
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Key Points:
- Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner passed away at the age of 68, as announced by the Atlanta Braves.
- Horner had a standout college career at Arizona State University, setting an NCAA record with 56 home runs and leading the team to a national title in 1977.
- Drafted first overall by the Braves in 1978, Horner quickly made an impact, winning the NL Rookie of the Year and posting multiple 30-plus home run seasons.
- He achieved a rare four-homer game in 1986, the only one in Braves history, before playing briefly in Japan and returning to MLB with the Cardinals.
- Horner retired in 1989 due to a shoulder injury, finishing his MLB career with a .277 batting average, 218 home runs, and 685 RBIs, and is remembered as one of college baseball’s greatest players.