Hall of Fame Manager and World Series Winner Bobby Cox Has Died at 84
When you have a stat line for being ejected more than any MLB manager you know you had a heck of a career. In fact, he was ejected from eleven games in a single season. For more than 50 years he devoted his life to the game he loved. Although he didn’t play for a long time, he was a third baseman who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was acquired by the Atlanta Braves. He did eventually play third baseman for the New York Yankees in 1968 and 1969. But he made his real mark in the managerial position. However, the Hall of Fame manager and World Series winner, Bobby Cox has died at age 84.
Speaking on his passing MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement:
“Bobby Cox led one of the greatest eras of sustained excellence in baseball history,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “As manager of the Braves, his clubs became an October fixture, representing consistency, professionalism, and championship-caliber baseball for an entire generation of fans. Through his leadership, eye for talent, and commitment to player development, Bobby helped shape the careers of numerous Hall of Famers and guided the Braves to Atlanta’s first major professional sports championship in 1995.
“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Bobby’s family, the Braves organization, the many players and coaches whose lives he impacted throughout his 29-year managerial career, and Braves fans everywhere.”
Cox started his managerial career with the New York Yankees farm system in 1971. During their 1977 season he was the first base coach under Billy Martin’s staff. And that team went on to win the World Series that year. From there he did his first stint with the Atlanta Braves with limited success. From there he went to the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-1985. Cox led the Blue Jays to the first winning record in franchise history.
Hall of Fame Manager and World Series Winner Bobby Cox Has Died at 84
After Toronto he returned to the Atlanta Braves for a second go-round. And the results were much better. From 1991-1993 and from 1995-2005, the Braves finished first in the NL East. And in 1995 they won the World Series against Cleveland. Cox played his final game on October 11, 2010, when the Braves were eliminated by the San Francsiso Giants in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.
In a statement by the Atlanta Braves, they said in part:
“We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper. 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.”
We extend our condolences to the Cox family and friends on the loss of a baseball giant, rest in peace.
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