Thanks for the Memories, Bobby!

When I was a young boy, I can remember listening through static on a transitor radio to the Braves running off a 13 game winning streak to lead off the '82 season. I also remember learning as I grew older that the same group of ballplayers that I idolized that summer (who went on to win the 1982 N. L. West title) were put together and developed by a gentlemen by the name of Bobby Cox.

As you all know, he later returned to the Braves dugout (in 1990, shedding his G.M. tie for his own Skipper's spikes), and made winning a way of life for the Bravos. World Series appearances in '91, '92, '95, '96, and '99. Four time Manager of the Year (three times in the National League, once in the American). A remarkable 14 Consecutive Divisional Titles, and of course, one World Championship Ring ('95).

Of course, Bobby also has one infamous record. He has been ejected more times (159) than any other manager in the history of the game. But is that anything to be ashamed of? That he backs his players. That he has a passion for the game and that he demands the ump make the right call. Certainly not. It is that same fire and brimstone which has made him the fourth winningest manager of all-time, and the winningest manager in the Braves long history.

Ultimately, we, as fans, have been the fortunate ones to be able to be a part of his long run. His professionalism is and will remain unsurpassed and his ability to get his players to respect the game and play it the right way will be missed.

Thank you so much for the memories, #6. I have no doubt, your jersey will be the next to never be worn again with a Tomahawk emblazened across the chest.