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excitablehonky:

Sports Illustrated’s Thomas Lake:

Here are a few of the ways in which Bobby Cox gives everything he can give as a manager. He treats everyone like a man, from bat boys to 20-year veterans. He keeps track of retired players and occasionally writes them checks if they need money. When a player is released, Cox calls other teams, trying to find him another job. When the game starts, he stands on the top step of the dugout, calling out encouragement. He calls his players by affectionate nicknames. Over the years he has cheered for Knucksie, Campy, Boggsy, Pokey, Hubby, Rock, Horns, Murph, Lemmer, Smoltzie, Teepee, Mad Dog, Glav, Chip, Fookie, Mac, Roscoe, Esco, Schafe and Wick. His voice carries across the infield and into the other dugout, where opposing players hear him and wish they could play for a man like that.

Also:

HAS COX mellowed with age? These figures may help you decide.

Total Ejections, First 14 Seasons: 48

Total Ejections, Next 14 Seasons: 98

Terrific article. Not that there’s any doubt about Bobby getting into the Hall, but he deserves nothing less than to be sent off with another World Series for the résumé.

you’ll rarely see me reblog or even discuss anything sports-related, unless the braves are involved.

this was beautiful.

This says it all

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   This says it all

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   I seriously think I might go into a depression once he is gone. I don’t want it to happen…he’s all I’ve ever known.

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   Bobby Cox is a wonderful manager and a beautiful human being.

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    As a die hard Mets fan, I have an intense dislike for Bobby Cox, mostly because of how successful he’s been disposing my...

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    Thomas Lake is my brother. I’m very proud of him.

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    I’m gonna be SO sad when he’s gone. I’ve loved him ever since I was a little girl! :’(

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    They forgot my favorite nickname: Frenchie!

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    No, I did not tear up. There’s no crying in baseball, remember?

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    Bobby will be missed after this season.

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