Bobby Cox, legendary Braves manager, dies at 84
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Key Points:
- Bobby Cox, legendary Atlanta Braves manager who led the team to 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series championship, passed away on Saturday, the Braves announced.
- Cox was a four-time Manager of the Year and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, recognized for his expertise in player development and game management.
- His managerial career included stints with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays before returning to the Braves as both general manager and manager, building a dominant team in the 1990s.
- Cox finished with a managerial record of 2,504 wins and 2,001 losses, ranking as the fourth-winningest manager in MLB history, and holds the record for most ejections with 162.
- The Braves honored Cox by retiring his No. 6 jersey and inducting him into their Hall of Fame in 2011, celebrating his lasting impact on the franchise and baseball community.
