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Hall Of Fame Braves Manager Bobby Cox Dies At Age 84

Hall of Fame Braves manager Bobby Cox has died at age 84, CBS News reported on May 9, 2026.[1]

Cox managed teams that won five National League pennants and he led the Atlanta Braves to the 1995 World Series championship.[1] He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.[1]

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 after a career that culminated in the Braves' 1995 title.[1] His long tenure in Atlanta made him a defining figure for the franchise and its fans, and reactions from across baseball were expected to follow.

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  • CBS News reported on May 9, 2026, that Bobby Cox has died at age 84
  • Cox managed teams that won five National League pennants
  • He led the Atlanta Braves to the 1995 World Series championship and entered the Hall of Fame in 2014

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May 10, 2026
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