Through all the highs and lows the Atlanta Braves have undergone in recent years, one absence has seemingly loomed larger than others and that is former manager Bobby Cox. While Cox was such an important part of Braves history, a massive stroke six years ago has limited his ability to make and his failing health ultimately kept him from attending the 2025 All-Star festivities. However, it appears that Braves fans are going to get a rare treat during Friday's celebration and reunion of the 1995 World Series Championship team.
Most fans and media assumed that Cox would again be absent because of his health and we would instead have to be happy with stories about the famously willing to be ejected Hall of Fame manager and the memories he helped provide. However, on Friday afternoon, word got out that Bobby Cox will be in attendance during celebration Friday evening before their matchup against the Mets.
Bobby Cox will be here tonight for the 1995 World Series celebration.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) August 22, 2025
Bobby Cox set to surprises crowd at Truist Park with attendance at 1995 World Series celebration
There is still time to get tickets tonight, although late season matchups against a heated division rival like the Mets on a Friday night are already in high demand. Still, expect the crowd to be a bit more packed and energetic once the news of Cox's presence spreads.
If we are being honest, this could be one of, if not the last chance that Braves fans will get to see Cox at Truist Park. At 84 years old and still suffering the effects of his stroke as he ages, we have already seen his public appearances get cut way down and there is no guarantee whatsoever that he will be well enough to come back again. If you want to see him one last time during the celebration of a really fun Braves team, you might want to get tickets to tonight's game.
For those who are attending, make sure to show your love and appreciation for Bobby for everything he did for the team. We are sure would love to hear that even if he can't express the gratitude the way he wants to. And while you are at it, give the umpires hell, too.