The last Braves game Bobby Cox attended at Truist Park

TL;DR

Bobby Cox, the legendary Atlanta Braves manager, passed away on Saturday. He was known for leading the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles and a World Series win in 1995.

Key points

Bobby Cox passed away on Saturday
He led the Braves to 14 straight division titles
Cox was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014
He spent over 30 years with the Braves organization
Cox retired in 2010

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Bobby Cox

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves country is mourning the loss of legendary skipper Bobby Cox, who died on Saturday.

Cox spent over 30 years with the Braves organization as a player, general manager and a manager. During his second stint with the Braves, Cox led the Braves to a record 14 straight division titles and 1995 World Series.

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The Skipper retired in 2010 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Even after his retirement, you could catch Cox hanging out at spring training and Braves games at Turner Field and Truist Park.

Cox would have to take a step back after he suffered a stroke in 2019 and his visits to the ballpark became rare.

The Skipper made his final public appearance on Aug. 22, 2025 when the Braves honored the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Series team. BravesVision showed Cox sitting in one of the suites. And Braves country greeted him like an old friend for one last time.

Cox died at the age of 84.

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What were Bobby Cox's achievements with the Atlanta Braves?

Bobby Cox led the Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series championship in 1995.

When was Bobby Cox inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Bobby Cox was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

How long did Bobby Cox work with the Braves organization?

Bobby Cox spent over 30 years with the Braves organization as a player, general manager, and manager.