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El Paso Remembers Bobby Cox, Legendary Braves Manager and Hall of Famer

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Bobby Cox, the celebrated manager of the Atlanta Braves who led the team to a World Series victory in 1995, passed away at the age of 84. His death comes just days after the passing of Ted Turner, the team's owner during Cox's tenure. Known for his patient coaching style, Cox was instrumental in the careers of several Hall of Fame players, including Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. He began his coaching career with the New York Yankees before returning to the Braves, where he achieved unprecedented success, including 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005. His legacy as a respected figure in baseball continues to resonate, especially in Atlanta, where he is mourned as an icon of the sport.

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