Atlanta Braves’ Hall of Fame manager, Bobby Cox had died at the age of 84. The franchise confirmed the news. In turn, it marks the end of an era for one of baseball’s most admired leaders. Bobby was not just any manager; instead, he was the main face of the Atlanta Braves for several years. In fact, he was the frontrunner when the team became a dominant side in baseball’s history. Eventually, his leadership created a new generation of players for the 1990s and 2000s. Bobby’s loss comes at a time when the team is already mourning the death of their former owner, Ted Turner. Meanwhile, fans are curious to know what happened to the legendary manager.
What caused Bobby Cox’s death?
The Atlanta Braves did not reveal Bobby Cox’s official cause of death in their statement. But Bobby had been dealing with serious health problems for several years. According to reports, his condition became worse after he suffered a major stroke in 2019. Notably, it was shortly after the Braves’ home opener that season. Needless to say, the stroke changed Bobby Cox’s life. It was reported that it left him paralyzed on the right side of his body. At the same time, it had left him with major speech difficulties.
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