Bobby Cox
MLB debut April 14, 1968 for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance October 1, 1969 for the New York Yankees Career statistics Batting average .225 Home runs 9 Runs batted in 58 Games managed 4,508 Win–Loss record 2,504–2,001 Winning % .556 Teams As player New York Yankees (1968–1969) As manager Atlanta Braves (1978–1981) Toronto Blue Jays (1982–1985) Atlanta Braves (1990–2010) Career highlights and awards 2× World Series champion (1977, 1995) 4× Manager of the Year (1985, 1991, 2004, 2005) Atlanta Braves #6 retired Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction 2014 Vote 100.0% (Expansion Era Committee) Robert Joseph "Bobby" Cox (born May 21, 1941) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and manager. He first led the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1981, and then managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985. He later rejoined the Braves in 1985 as a general manager. He moved back to the manager's role during the 1990 season and stayed there until his retirement following the 2010 season. The Atlanta Braves have since retired the number 6 in commemoration of Bobby Cox. He led the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship in 1995. He holds the all-time record for ejections in Major League Baseball with 158 (plus an additional three post-season ejections ), a record previously held by John McGraw. He ranks fourth on the Baseball All-time Managerial Wins list.