Cox took over a last-place team in June 1990 and led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish in 1991, though they lost the World Series to the Minnesota Twins in seven games. He went on to guide Atlanta to a record 14 straight division titles starting that year, culminating in the franchise's only World Series title in 1995. Cox managed the Braves for 25 years and retired after the 2010 season.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. As of Saturday, Cox ranked fourth all-time with 2,504 wins and first with 16 playoff appearances. Only Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La Russa had more regular-season wins.
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.
Cox also held the record for most regular-season ejections by a manager, with 158. The Braves retired his No. 6 jersey in 2011.
Cox spent 29 seasons as a major league manager, including four with Toronto. The Braves said in a statement: "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.
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.
" They added: "Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. " According to The Independent - Main, Brian McCann described Cox as the embodiment of the Atlanta Braves and one of the best human beings anyone had ever met. Cox had a stroke in 2019.
The cause, exact time, and location of his death have not been disclosed, nor has information about surviving family members or memorial services.
He is the Atlanta Braves. He’s the best.
He’s an icon. He’s one of the best human beings any of us have ever met.