Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager and Atlanta Braves icon, dies at 84
Summary
Bobby Cox, a Baseball Hall of Famer and legendary manager of the Atlanta Braves, has died at age 84. He led the Braves to many achievements, including their 1995 World Series win, and was known for his long and successful career in Major League Baseball.Key Facts
- Bobby Cox managed the Atlanta Braves twice: from 1978 to 1981 and from 1990 to 2010.
- Under his leadership, the Braves won 14 straight division titles and reached the World Series five times.
- The Braves won the 1995 World Series, their third championship, with Cox as manager.
- Cox also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985 and worked in the New York Yankees system before that.
- He finished his career with 2,504 wins, which is the fourth most in Major League Baseball history.
- Cox holds the MLB record for the most ejections by a manager with 162.
- He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Cox faced health problems in recent years, including a stroke and heart failure.
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