Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager and Atlanta Braves icon, dies at 84

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Cox led team to 1995 World Series, 14 division titles in rowFourth all-time in wins as a manager and first in ejectionsBobby Cox, the Baseball Hall of Famer who led the Atlanta Braves to their 1995 World Series title and was a four-time Manager of the Year, has died at the age of 84.The Braves announced Cox’s death in a statement on Saturday. Continue reading...

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