Braves Announce Death of Hall of Fame Manager
Summary
The Atlanta Braves announced the death of Bobby Cox, their Hall of Fame manager, at age 84. Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, leading them to one World Series championship and many division titles.Key Facts
- Bobby Cox was 84 years old when he passed away.
- He managed the Braves from 1978-81 and 1990-2010, and also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-85.
- Cox led the Braves to 14 straight division titles and five National League pennants.
- He won one World Series championship with the Braves in 1995.
- Cox won the Manager of the Year Award four times during his career.
- He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Cox won 2,504 games, ranking fourth in managerial wins behind only three other managers.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences and praised Cox’s legacy in baseball and his influence on the Braves.
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