Bobby Cox, the iconic manager who steered the Atlanta Braves to dominance in the National League throughout the 1990s and clinched the 1995 World Series, has passed away at the age of 84.
The Braves shared the news of Cox’s passing on Saturday, although specific details were not immediately disclosed. Cox had suffered a stroke in 2019.
“Bobby was unparalleled as a manager in Braves history. Under his leadership, our team achieved 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants, and the memorable 1995 World Series victory. His legacy with the Braves is irreplaceable,” the team expressed in a statement.
Cox assumed control of a struggling team in June 1990 and remarkably turned them into division champions by 1991, though they narrowly lost the World Series to the Minnesota Twins in a gripping seven-game series. This achievement marked the beginning of an unprecedented streak of 14 consecutive division titles, a record unmatched by any professional sports team.
Over his 25-year tenure with the Braves, Cox guided the team to its sole World Series triumph in 1995. He retired following the 2010 season and was honored with induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
“Bobby was cherished throughout the baseball world, especially by his players. His profound understanding of player development and game management was rightfully acknowledged with his 2014 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame,” the Braves remarked.
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. He retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.
“Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. 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,” the Braves said.
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.
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“He is the Atlanta Braves,” catcher Brian McCann said in 2019. “He’s the best.”
McCann described Cox as an “icon” and “one of the best human beings any of us have ever met.”
The Braves retired Cox’s No. 6 jersey in 2011, when he joined the team’s Hall of Fame.
Cox spent 29 seasons as a major league manager, including four with Toronto. He managed 16 postseason teams. He brought an old-school approach to the dugout. He always wore spikes and stirrups, and his fatherly demeanor inspired loyalty from his players.
