Former Braves All-Star, Rookie of the Year, Dies
Summary
Bob Horner, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player known for his powerful hitting, has died at age 68. He was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB draft and won the National League Rookie of the Year award that same year.Key Facts
- Bob Horner died at the age of 68.
- He played most of his career with the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1986.
- Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft.
- He went directly to the major leagues without playing in the minor leagues.
- Horner hit four home runs in a single game in 1986, a Braves first.
- He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1978 and was an All-Star in 1982.
- Horner played one season in Japan in 1987, then returned to MLB in 1988.
- Shoulder injuries ended his career in 1989.
- He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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