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Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the crowd as he is introduced during a ceremony to open the Braves' new stadium before a game against the San Diego Padres on April 14, 2017. (John Bazemore / AP)

MLB Hall of Famer Hospitalized, Insider 'Very Concerned'

By The Wildcard April 3, 2019 at 6:46am

Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the Atlanta Braves former longtime manager, has been admitted into an Atlanta-area hospital.

Braves manager Brian Snitker told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he reached out to Cox’s family and was “very concerned” but couldn’t share details of his condition.

The 77-year-old Cox was admitted with undisclosed medical issues on Tuesday.

MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reported that Cox had “suffered a possible stroke.”

Thoughts and prayers for Bobby Cox, who suffered a possible stroke this afternoon https://t.co/7UfUxtqYIb

— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 3, 2019

On Monday, Cox wore a Braves jersey while shouting “play ball!” before the first pitch of Atlanta’s home opener against the Chicago Cubs.

“Let’s get ready to play some Braves baseball.”

— Hall of Fame @Braves manager Bobby Cox pic.twitter.com/P90D73rlKa

— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) April 1, 2019

In response to the news of his hospitalization, many offered their support and prayers for the legendary manager.

Please pray for my second dad #BobbyCox ?? @Braves country

— Andruw Jones (@andruwjones25) April 3, 2019

Hang tough, Bobby Cox. @680TheFan You are in my thoughts & prayers.

— buck belue (@buckbelue8) April 3, 2019

Sending not-too-sappy get-well wishes to Bobby Cox. #Braves https://t.co/fnXyWv0FUy

— Mark Bradley (@MarkBradleyAJC) April 3, 2019

My heart can’t take any bad news about our beloved Bobby Cox. Please, God, love and keep him. #6

— Jolie Rose Powell (@powelljolie) April 3, 2019

Cox ranks fourth all-time with 2,504 wins in 29 years as a manager, including 25 years in two stints with the Braves and four years with Toronto.

He led the Braves to 14 straight division titles from 1991 to 2005, including the 1995 World Series title.

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