Former Major League Baseball manager Bobby Cox passed away at the age of 84.
“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,” the Braves said in a statement.
“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.”
While he is best known for managing the Braves, Cox also managed the Toronto Blue Jays and was the first base coach when the New York Yankees won the World Series
Bobby Cox record and accomplishments
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Baseball Hall of Famer: Inducted in 2014
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World Series champion: 1995 with Atlanta Braves
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2,504 career victories, 4th all-time
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4-time Manager of the Year (1985, with Blue Jays, 1991, 2004, 2005 with Atlanta Braves).
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Led the Braves to 14 straight division championships (1991–2005, 1994 was a strike season)
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Had 100 or more wins in six different seasons
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Was ejected 158 times, a MLB record
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Cal Ripken Jr.
Ernie Banks
Joe DiMaggio
Walter Johnson
Honus Wagner
Satchel Paige
Ted Williams
Ty Cobb
Josh Gibson
Lou Gehrig
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Jackie Robinson
Babe Ruth
Nolan Ryan
Greg Maddux
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bobby Cox death: Braves manager’s record and career accomplishments
