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05/09 13:22 CDT Atlanta announces Bobby Cox, manager of Braves 'teams that
ruled NL, has died at age 84
Atlanta announces Bobby Cox, manager of Braves 'teams that ruled NL, has died
at age 84
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) --- Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose
teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first
major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, has died. He was 84.
The Atlanta Braves announced Cox's death Saturday; details weren't immediately
available. Cox had a stroke in 2019.
"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.
Cox took over a last-place team in June of 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, retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of
Fame in 2014.
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