Bobby Cox, legendary Braves manager and Hall of Famer, dead at 84
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves to their first World Series title in 1995 and 14 consecutive National League East division titles, has died at age 84.
- Cox ranks fourth all-time with 2,504 managerial wins and was a four-time Manager of the Year, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 by unanimous vote.
- He managed the Braves during their dominant era from the early 1990s to 2010, guiding a team with stars like Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, and Andruw Jones.
- Known for his fiery personality, Cox holds the MLB record for most managerial ejections at 162, and his No. 6 jersey was retired by the Braves in honor of his legacy.
- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the Braves organization paid tribute to Cox’s impact on the game, highlighting his leadership, player development skills, and contributions to Atlanta’s sports history.
