Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Manager Who Led Braves to 1995 Title, Dies at 84
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox—who guided the Atlanta Braves to their only World Series championship in 1995 and amassed 2,504 career wins—has died at age 84. The Braves announced his death on Saturday. He had suffered a stroke in 2019.
Career Achievements
Cox's 2,504 regular-season wins rank fourth on the all-time list for managerial victories. Over 29 seasons—including four with the Toronto Blue Jays—he managed 16 postseason teams.
Key career statistics include:
- 4,508 games managed (fifth all-time)
- 15 division titles (first all-time)
- 16 playoff appearances (first all-time)
- 67 playoff wins (fourth all-time)
- 158 regular-season ejections (most among managers)
Cox led the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005, a record in professional sports. The 1995 World Series victory was Atlanta's only championship under his leadership. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Statements
"He was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform."
The Braves released a statement expressing condolences to Cox's family and noting his contributions to player development. The team cited his leadership to 14 division titles, five National League pennants, and the 1995 World Series title.
Catcher Brian McCann described Cox as an "icon" and "one of the best human beings any of us have ever met."
Legacy
Cox's No. 6 jersey was retired by the Braves in 2011. He was known for wearing spikes and stirrups and for his fatherly demeanor with players.