Bobby Cox, a Hall of Fame manager for the Atlanta Braves, has passed away. He was 84 years old.
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The MLB team announced the news on Saturday, May 9, with a statement on social media. The team did not provide a cause of death, but highlighted the numerous achievements from Cox's life and career.
"We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper," the Braves said in a statement. "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.
"Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport's ultimate prize in 2014 - enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
"And while Bobby's passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren."
We mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the fourth-winningest manager in MLB history.
Cox led the Atlanta Braves to unprecedented success, winning 14 straight division titles from 1991-2005, along with 5 NL pennants and the 1995 World Series championship.
The four-time… pic.twitter.com/EzMadqcHkL
— MLB (@MLB) May 9, 2026
Cox actually spent his early years in the sport playing for multiple teams. He played in the minors for the Dodgers, Cubs, and Braves. He then spent two years in the Majors (1968-1969) with the Yankees. He hit nine home runs and accounted for 58 RBIs during his two-year run with the team.
Once Cox's career ended, he moved into coaching. He started as a manager of the Yankees' Class-A team in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and then he joined the Yankees coaching staff in 1977. He won a World Series with the New York-based team while working in this role.
The former player took over as manager of the Braves in 1978. He remained in this role through the 1981 season before heading to Toronto for four seasons (1982-1985).
Cox returned to the Braves in 1990 and kicked off a tenure that lasted through 2010. This stretch featured the Braves winning the National League Pennant five times and the World Series once.
Cox's success made him a legend to fans of the Braves. He also built a reputation for his run-ins with umpires. He set an MLB record with 158 regular-season ejections, 161 if you count the postseason.
Chipper Jones favorite ejection story of Bobby Cox will always make a room laugh.
RIP to a Legend pic.twitter.com/Ieb7LGgfOm
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 9, 2026
