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Cox, longtime Braves manager, WS champ, dies
Key takeaways
- Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, who won more than 2,500 games in his career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014, has died, the team announced on Saturday.
- The Braves released the following statement on the passing of their "treasured skipper."
- "We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper.
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Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, who won more than 2,500 games in his career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014, has died, the team announced on Saturday.
The Braves released the following statement on the passing of their "treasured skipper."
"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.
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