Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves manager, dies at 84 years old
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It was announced that famous Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced on Saturday.
The Braves said in a statement that their “esteemed captain” was “the best manager to ever wear a Braves jersey.”
His Braves managerial legacy will never be equaled. Bobby was everyone’s favorite in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. “His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of running the game was rewarded with induction into the sport’s highest honor, the Baseball Hall of Fame, in 2014,” the Braves said.
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Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox celebrates on the field with his team after the San Francisco Giants’ victory over the San Diego Padres earned the Braves a wildcard following their 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on October 3, 2010 at Turner Field. (John David Mercer/USA TODAY Sports)
“While Bobby’s passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family. We send our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren.”
Cox’s 2,504 wins as a manager are the fourth-most in MLB history behind Connie Mack, Tony La Russa and John McGraw.
Cox has two stints with the Braves; The first of these started in 1978 and ended three years later. After coaching the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985, he returned to Atlanta for the 1990 season and remained there for 21 seasons.
Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after Game Six of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on October 28, 1995. (Sports News/Getty Images)
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He was named Manager of the Year four times and, along with Kevin Cash, was one of only two managers to win the award in consecutive seasons. His No. 6 was retired by the Braves in 2011, shortly after his final season with the club.
Cox was the first baseman coach for the New York Yankees when they won the World Series in 1977, but of course he was better known for the world title brought to Atlanta in 1995.
During his second stint in Atlanta, he led the team to 14 division titles and won every postseason from 1991 to 2005 (there was no postseason in the strike-shortened 1994 season, but the Braves were 68-46 and in second place behind the Montreal Expos).
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox high-fives his teammates before a game against the New York Mets at Turner Field on April 8, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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The Braves made five World Series under Cox, who also holds the MLB record for most pitches.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
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