Bobby Cox, Braves’ Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 84 Sport By lines May 9, 2026 Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of the Atlanta Braves, died Saturday at age 84. The Braves confirmed Cox’s passing in an official team statement. Cox led Atlanta to 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series championship. Bobby Cox's Legacy: Titles, Ejections, and a Hall of Fame Career Cox accumulated 2,504 career managerial wins, placing Cox fourth all-time behind Connie Mack, Tony La Russa, and John McGraw. Cox won four National League Manager of the Year awards during his tenure in Atlanta. The Braves retired Cox's No. 6 jersey in recognition of Cox's decades of service. Cox managed Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Chipper Jones through Atlanta's dynasty years. Cox guided five National League pennant-winning teams across his career. Bobby Cox was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. The Cooperstown class that year included fellow managers Joe Torre and Tony La Russa. Cox holds the all-time record for manager ejections with 162, more than 40 ahead of second-place John McGraw's 121. Bobby Cox began his managerial career with the Atlanta Braves in 1978. Cox also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985 before returning to Atlanta. Cox retired after the 2010 season. Sources: ESPN, CBS Sports, MLB Trade Rumors. Related Sports Coverage MLB Injuries: Boyd, Betts, Ragans on the Shelf in May Carlos Correa Ankle Surgery Ends His 2026 MLB Season McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov Vie for 2026 NHL MVP
