Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84

"Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, has died. He was 84. The Atlanta Braves announced Cox's death Saturday; details weren't immediately available. Cox had a stroke in 2019."

"Cox took over a last-place team in June 1990 and led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish in 1991, losing the World Series to the Minnesota Twins in seven games. That was the start of what was to be a record 14 consecutive division titles, a feat no professional team in any sport had accomplished. He managed the Braves for 25 years and led Atlanta to its only World Series title in 1995, retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014."

""Bobby was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform. He led our team to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants, and the unforgettable World Series title in 1995. His Braves managerial legacy will never be matched," the Braves said in a statement."

"As of Saturday, Cox ranks fourth all-time with 2,504 wins, fifth with 4,508 games, first with 15 division titles including a record 14 in a row, first with 16 playoff appearances and fourth with 67 playoff victories. Only Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La Russa had more regular-season wins than Cox. His 158 regular-season ejections also was the most among managers."

Bobby Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves, died at age 84. He had a stroke in 2019. Cox took over a last-place team in June 1990 and guided the Braves to a worst-to-first finish in 1991, reaching the World Series and losing to the Minnesota Twins in seven games. He then led Atlanta to a record 14 consecutive division titles, totaling 15 division titles overall. Over 25 seasons, he won five National League pennants and captured the Braves’ only World Series championship in 1995. He retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, ranking among leaders in wins, playoff appearances, and division titles.

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