Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager who led the Atlanta Braves through one of the greatest sustained runs in baseball history, has died at 84. Known for his steady leadership, fiery loyalty to his players, and unmatched consistency, Cox became one of the defining figures of baseball for Generation X fans who spent summers watching Braves games on SuperStation WTBS throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Under Cox, the Braves captured 14 consecutive division titles and won the 1995 World Series, transforming Atlanta from a struggling franchise into a national powerhouse. The Atlanta Braves, led by stars like Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, and Chipper Jones, became a nightly ritual. Calm in demeanor but legendary for defending his players, Cox’s trademark trips from the dugout and record-setting ejections (158) became part of baseball lore.