Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager and Hall of Famer, has died, the MLB team announced on Saturday. He was 84.
“Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him,” the team wrote in a post on X. “His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport’s ultimate prize in 2014 — enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.”
“And while Bobby’s passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family,” the team added. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren.”
Cox led the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005, including five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series title. He led the team for 25 seasons in total.
Cox also managed the Blue Jays for four years, including the franchise’s first winning record in 1983 and first division title in 1985, according to the MLB.
The MLB acknowledged Cox’s death, posting a picture of him on X with a long list of his accomplishments.
In total, Cox won 2,401 games as a manager, behind only Connie Mack, Tony La Russa and John McGraw, according to the MLB. Of the 13 managers with at least 2,000 career wins, Joe McCarthy was the sole manage to get there in less games than Cox, according to the MLB.
The Atlanta giant’s death came days after the passing of media tycoon Ted Turner, who owned the Braves for a large chunk of Cox’s time with the team and is credited for revitalizing the city in the 1980s.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp addressed Cox’s passing in a statement, calling him a “true legend” and “the beloved manager we will all remember.”
“His vision, talent, and management style not only earned him a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but also built a legacy that will endure for generations to come,” he said. “We ask all Georgians to join Mart, the girls, and me in praying for his family and all those who loved and respected him during this time of mourning.”
