Major League Baseball is in mourning after the death of Bobby Cox at age 84, one of the most important figures in the history of the Atlanta Braves and a member of the Hall of Fame.
The Atlanta Braves organization confirmed this Saturday the death of the historic leader, who marked one of the most successful stages of the franchise with an unforgettable career in the Major Leagues.
“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,” the team said in an official statement.
Cox led the Atlanta Braves in two different stages: between 1978 and 1981, and later from 1990 to 2010, a period in which he built a true dynasty in the National League.
Under his leadership, the Atlanta Braves won 14 consecutive National League East Division titles, one of the most impressive streaks in the history of American professional sports. In addition, he led the franchise to four World Series and won the 1995 World Series championship.
Before cementing his legacy in Atlanta, Cox also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985, leading the Canadian organization to its first playoff appearance in 1985.
Recognized for his leadership, his competitive nature and his enormous influence on generations of players, Bobby Cox left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball.
His legacy remains one of the most important in modern baseball history, especially in Atlanta, where he is considered the architect of a historic era for the Atlanta Braves.
