Cox is tossed from the game by home plate umpire John Shulock in 2000. Cox was arguing a catchers balk. In 2007, Cox made the all-time record for most ejections in the majors.
Perched in a fire truck, Cox and wife Pamela wave to fans along Peachtree Street during the city's parade for the World Series champions in 1995.
Cox played two seasons with the New York Yankees, and his position was mainly third base. He poses in 1968 at Washington Ball Park, Washington.D.C. He also started his managerial career with the Yankees farm system in the early 1970s.
There were fireworks on the field as Bobby Cox argues with home plate umpire Derryl Cousins over balls and strikes in game against Montreal in 2000. In September 2008, Cox earned the 150th ejection of his career.
One of Cox's favorite moments was when Sid Bream scores the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving the Braves the NL Championship. The lumbering Bream scored from 2nd on a Cabrera single to end the game.
Bobby Cox's Hall of Fame plaque goes beyond the wins and division titles to describe what cemented his legend as the Atlanta Braves' manager.
Bobby Cox humbly told the crowd that "[Not] in my wildest dreams did I ever think this would happen, but I'm sure glad it did," regarding his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Braves fans cheer loudly for Bobby Cox during induction ceremonies Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the crowd as he is applauded by former players Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux during introductions Sunday, July 27, 2014, in baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y.
John Schuerholz (right) and manager Bobby Cox share a laugh in the dugout in 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
Schuerholz looks on as Bobby Cox waves to the crowd during a ceremony for the retiring manager in 2010. Brant Sanderlin / bsanderlin@ajc.com
1996: Manager Bobby Cox (center) and Schuerholz announce that Cox's contract has been extended through the year 1999 with an option for the the year 2000. Schuerholz kept Cox at the Braves' helm during his entire tenure as GM.
Schuerholz (right ) and Cox watch from a cart during spring training in 1997. (PHIL SKINNER /Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff photographer).
Bobby Cox is greeted by Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (left) following the Cox's #6 Retirement and Pregame Tribute before the Braves home game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field on August 12, 2011. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
Bobby Cox waves to the fans as his wife Pam Cox (right) looks on during the Cox's #6 Retirement and Pregame Tribute before the Braves home game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field on Aug. 12, 2011. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
Bobby Cox waves to the fans during the Cox's #6 Retirement and Pregame Tribute before the Braves home game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field on August 12, 2011. Hyosub Shin, hshin@ajc.com
Bobby Cox, head coach of the Atlanta Braves, glances over at President Clinton Monday during a White House ceremony honoring the 1995 World Series champions. (Photo by Rick McKay/Washington Bureau)
FILE: Bobby Cox poses for a portrait in his office at Fulton County Stadium by a large collage of Braves' newsclippings honoring the 1995 World Series winners 2/12. The team is the odds-on favorite for a repeat performance.
Bobby Cox during tense moments in Game 6 of the World Series. October 24, 1992. (David Tulis / AJC staff)
Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox is all smiles as he, his wife Pamela and the players and staff of the Braves board a charter flight to Cleveland Monday, Oct. 23, 1995, at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury)
Atlanta Braves president Stan Kasten, general manager John Schuerholz, owner Ted Turner and manager Bobby Cox hold the 1995 World Series trophy. (AJC photo/David Tulis)
Bobby Cox. August 4, 1981. (Nancy Mangiafico / AJC staff)
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox heads for the Braves' dressing room Thursday night, Oct. 1. 1981. (Joe Benton / AJC staff)
Bobby Cox after the Atlanta Braves board meeting. September 30, 1981 (Andy Sharp / AJC staff)
Ted Turner, owner of the Atlanta Braves and Bobby Cox, former manager of the Braves at press conference announcing the firing of Cox. October 8, 1981. (Bud Skinner / AJC staff)
