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鈥淲e 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.” 鈥�
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鈥淚 never wanted to go anywhere else; I wanted to play for Bobby.鈥� 鈥� Hall of Fame pitcher and
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鈥淩IP my second father.” 鈥� Hall of Fame center fielder , who won 10 Gold Gloves with Atlanta, on X ___
鈥淏obby Cox led one of the greatest eras of sustained excellence in baseball history. As manager of the Braves, his clubs became an October fixture, representing consistency, professionalism, and championship-caliber baseball for an entire generation of fans. Through his leadership, eye for talent, and commitment to player development, Bobby helped shape the careers of numerous Hall of Famers and guided the Braves to Atlanta鈥檚 first major professional sports championship in 1995.
鈥淥n behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Bobby鈥檚 family, the Braves organization, the many players and coaches whose lives he impacted throughout his 29-year managerial career, and Braves fans everywhere.鈥� 鈥� MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
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鈥淲e are saddened to learn about the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Bobby Cox. Before tonight鈥檚 game, we held a moment of silence to remember one of the game鈥檚 greats. Bobby managed us to our first division title in 1985, also winning Manager of the Year that year. Our thoughts are with his family and the Braves organization.鈥� 鈥� on X
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鈥淭he Yankees join the baseball community in mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Bobby Cox. We offer our deepest condolences to Bobby鈥檚 family, friends and loved ones.鈥� 鈥� The on X
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“Over 29 seasons as a big league manager, Bobby Cox earned loyalty and respect from his players with his steady hand and passionate heart.” 鈥�
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鈥淕eorgia and Braves Country have lost a true legend today with the passing of Bobby Cox. Shepherding the Braves for over 20 years, he led the franchise to 14 straight division crowns and a World Series title during his second stint, solidifying him in the hearts of generations of fans as the beloved manager we will all remember.” 鈥� on X
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