Deion Sanders Mourns Death Of Former MLB Manager Bobby Cox

Former two-sport athlete Deion Sanders is mourning the death of longtime MLB manager Bobby Cox.

Cox, 84, passed away over the weekend.

The Braves are deeply saddened.

"We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper," the team wrote in a statement. "Bobby was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform. He led our team to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants, and the unforgettable World Series title in 1995. His Braves managerial legacy will never be matched.

"Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport's ultimate prize in 2014 - enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

"And while Bobby's passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren."

Sanders, who played for the Atlanta Braves, remembered the legendary MLB manager in a social media post.

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Deion Sanders made it clear that he respected the heck out of his MLB manager.

"A Good man, a good manager, a more than fair person, a leader and I respected the heck out of him," Sanders said via X. "God bless the family, friends & loved ones of Bobby Cox. A legend."

Cox was the manager of the Atlanta Braves from 1978-81 and again from 1990 to 2010. May he rest in peace.

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM.