On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in California.
The Braves lost 3-1 on Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, news came out that Hall of Famer Bobby Cox had passed away at the age of 84.
Yahoo Sports wrote: “Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox died on Saturday at age 84, the team announced. Cox led Atlanta to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and a World Series title in 1995 before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.”
Cox led Atlanta to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and a World Series title in 1995 before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.
Jason Heyward Makes Post After Heartbreaking News
GettyJason Heyward #22 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the dugout after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on April 22, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following the news, former Braves star Jason Heyward made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
Heyward wrote: “Mr. Bobby Cox. My original skipper ❤️ Thank you for everything you’ve done for the game of baseball. Thank you for what you’ve done for the many of people you’ve come across in this life. My condolences to the family 🙏🏾”
Heyward’s rookie year with the Braves was Cox’s final season as the team’s manager.
Here’s what people commented on Heyward’s post:
David Ross: “R.I.P. to the best ever!!! 🙏🏼”
Andruw Jones: “🙏🏾”
Shane Victorino: “RIP SKIP 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #childhoodmanager”
Cox’s MLB Career
GettyManager Bobby Cox #6 of the Atlanta Braves waves to the crowd after the Braves were defeated by the San Francisco Giants 3-2 during Game Four of the NLDS of the 2010 MLB Playoffs on October 11, 2010 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cox played two seasons with the New York Yankees (1968-69).
After spending part of five years as manager of the Braves, Cox was briefly at the helm for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-85.
He then returned as Atlanta’s skipper from 1990-2010.
Over 4,508 games, Cox went 2,504-2,001.
680 The Fan wrote: “In the span of one week, Atlanta lost two giants. Ted Turner helped put this city on the global map, and Bobby Cox helped give it one of the greatest baseball dynasties ever seen. Two icons who helped shape Atlanta’s identity, culture and sports history forever.”
GettyFormer Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox acknowledges the crowd during the his number retirement ceremony before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field on August 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Heyward’s MLB Career
Heyward spent the first five seasons of his career with the Braves, making his only All-Star Game during his rookie year with Cox.
Following the Braves, Heyward had stints with the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Houston Astros over 16 years.
He recently retired.
Jason Heyward Makes Post After Heartbreaking Atlanta Braves News