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Jul 26, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Bobby Cox display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Bobby Cox

Bobby Cox sat in the dugouts of Fulton-County Stadium and Turner Field for 25 years. His initial stint lasted from 1978-1981.

After a four year stop in Toronto, Cox came back to Atlanta as the GM in 1986. In 1990, He was back in uniform doing what he loved. Falling to a 6th place finish in the NL West, though was not how Cox envisioned his return to the dugout.

In 1991, everything changed … and it was glorious!

Cox’s second go-round lasted from 1990-2010. Cox led the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles that encompassed the old NL West and the NL East that we know today. He brought home five National League Pennants and the World Series in 1995.

In that span, he won NL Manager of the Year three times. He won it in 1991, 2004, and 2005 (The year of the Baby Braves). He also managed in five All Star Games (1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000).

It’s no question Cox is by far and away the best manager the Atlanta Braves have ever had. It was validated by his 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame induction (which I was there to see).

"If I were on the field, I’d want the manager sticking up for me. Sometimes players are dead wrong, ranting and raving, but you stick up for them. They appreciate that. – Bobby Cox"

Cox holds many records in Atlanta. One of those may not be the most prideful of records; most ejections. Bobby was loved by his players for many reasons. None more than him ALWAYS having his players’ back. His 158 ejections are a Major League record, breaking the mark set by Jon McGraw. Cox blew right past him.

Cox wrapped up his career with a 2504-2001 W/L record. Of those 2504 wins, 2149 were recorded in Atlanta.

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