RIP - Bobby Cox

 

Longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away on May 4, 2026 at age 84.

He began his baseball career in the Dodgers' farm system from 1960-64. He moved on to the Cubs ('65-'66) and Braves ('66-'67) before making his major-league debut in 1968, with the Yankees. 

 

Cox played 135 games (129 starts) in his rookie season, and was selected as the 3rd baseman on the 1968 Topps All-Rookie team. 

 

His playing time severely dropped in 1969 (85 games, 56 starts), as he shared 3rd base with rookies Jerry Kenney and Bobby Murcer. Cox spent the '70 and '71 seasons back in the Yankees' farm system, his final 2 years as a player. 

 

Cox managed Yankees' minor-league teams from 1971-76, then embarked on a long career as the Braves' manager (1978-81, and 1990-2010). He also managed the Blue Jays from 1982-85. 

 

All told, he managed for 35 seasons (29 in the majors), winning 5 NL pennants and the 1995 World Series.