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Bobby Cox Remembered as Paving Way for Blue Jays' Future Success

Toronto Blue Jays On SI·Adam Steinmetz·23 days ago
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As the tributes pour in for Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox most will focus on his time with the Atlanta Braves. And well they should. Cox managed the Braves to an incredible 14 straight division titles, five NL Pennants and the 1995 World Series title. What many people forget, however, is that in between stints with the Braves, Cox spent four seasons managing the Toronto Blue Jays . Cox piloted the Blue Jays to their first-ever winning record in 1983 and their inaugural division title in 1985. And even after he left, Cox would be on hand for Toronto's first ever World Series win in i1992, albeit in the opposing dugout. A Turnaround Artist Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston (left) reunites with Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox. | Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images Cox's first managerial job in 1978 was, ironically, with Braves owner Ted Turner, who also passed away this week.…

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