The baseball world reacts to the passing of Braves icon Bobby Cox

Tributes pour in after the death of Hall of Fame manager who guided the team through its most successful era.

A look back at the career of former Braves manager Bobby Cox, who led the team in 3,858 games, winning 2,149. The beloved Cox, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born on May 21, 1941. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Braves manager Bobby Cox looks on from his perch in the dugout during a 2010 game. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Braves greats Hank Aaron (left) and Bobby Cox talk as they emerge from the tunnel for a Chipper Jones tribute in 2012. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Braves manager Bobby Cox watches players work out in 1981. (Billy Downs/AJC)

Braves coach Brian Snitker, right, pats manager Bobby Cox on the back as he quietly leaves the dugout after his 2,000th victory with the Braves on June 8, 2009. (Curtis Compton/ AJC file)

Braves manager Brian Snitker watches a spring-training workout seated next to his mentor, legendary former Braves manager Bobby Cox. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox smiles as Chipper Jones mentions him while Jones was being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hyosub Shin/AJC file)

Braves president Stan Kasten, general manager John Schuerholz, owner Ted Turner and manager Bobby Cox hold the 1995 World Series trophy. (David Tullis/AJC file)

Bobby Cox gets a hug from former Braves catcher Javy Lopez during pre-game ceremonies at Turner Field prior to the start of the Braves' home opener on Monday, April 4, 2016. (Hyosub Shin/AJC file)

Bobby Cox argues with home plate umpire Derryl Cousins over balls and strikes in game against Montreal in 2000. Cox held baseball's record for ejections with 158. (Marlene Karas/AJC file)

Bobby Cox was ejected by plate umpire Ted Barrett after arguing a called third strike on Chipper Jones in a 2007 game.(Jenni Girtman/AJC file)

Hank Aaron, John Schuerholz and Terry McGuirk applaud Cox during a ceremony honoring the retiring manager. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC file)

Bobby Cox, along with Ron Gant and Brian Hunter, watch San Francisco beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on the vast television screen high above Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium which gave the Braves the National League West Championship after their 5-2 victory over the Astros in 1991. (Frank Niemeir/AJC file)

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. (Associated Press file)

Braves manager Bobby Cox, in his final season as manager, keeps fit in the dugout working out with a 10-pound weight before taking on the New York Mets at Turner Field in Atlanta, Tuesday, August 3, 2010. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Cox (right) hugs bullpen coach Ned Yost after the Braves' 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series in Atlanta, on Oct. 28, 1995. (John Bazemore/AP file)

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. (Renee Hannans/AJC file)

Cox holds his head in the fourth inning against the Florida Marlins in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 7, 1997. (Associated Press file)

On Sept. 25, 2010, Bobby Cox became the fourth Major League manager to amass 2,500 wins with a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals in D.C. (Associated Press file)

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox talks with the media before the second game of the National League Division series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Friday, October 4, 2013. (Phil Skinner/AJC file)

Bobby Cox tosses his hat while arguing with umpire Jim Quick after being ejected from the game in 1981. (Joe Benton/AJC file)

Ex-Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox gets a hug from Martin Prado before an exhibition game on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. (Hyosub Shin/AJC file)

Cox is tossed from the game by home plate umpire John Shulock in 2000. Cox was arguing a balk. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC file)

Braves manager Bobby Cox stands near the tunnel in the dugout during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on April 20, 2010. (Jason Getz/AJC file)

Bobby Cox waves as he enters the ballroom to honor former third baseman Chipper Jones with a Hall of Fame luncheon during a ceremony at the Marriott Marquis on Friday, June 28, 2013, in Atlanta. (David Tulis/AJC file)

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox (right) signs an autograph for teller Amanda Freeman at the Northside Bank in Adairsville on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. (Phil Skinner/AJC file)

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox has Chipper Jones laughing during his tribute night at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday , Sept. 28, 2012. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Braves manager Bobby Cox meets a patient during a visit to the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center as part of the Braves caravan route on February 8, 2010. (Pouya Dianat/Atlanta Braves)

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox signs autographs at spring training on Feb. 18, 2011. (Jason Getz/AJC file)

Bobby Cox speaks during the Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor him at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. (Johnny Crawford/AJC file)

Bobby Cox and current Braves manager Brian Snitker watch spring training from a cart on Feb. 20, 2019. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Bobby Cox and several Braves players at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hilton Inn Trolley on Feb. 26, 1978. (AJC file)

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, second from right, attends a news conference introducing Alex Anthopoulos as the baseball team's new general manager in Atlanta, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (David Goldman/AP file)

Bobby Cox was known for always supporting and encouraging his players, like starting pitcher Javier Vazquez in this photo. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Bobby Cox with his All-Stars in 2010: (left to right) Andres Galarraga, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Cox, Andruw Jones and Greg Maddux. (Brant Sanderlin /AJC file)

Bobby Cox stands for the national anthem. (Rick McKay/AJC file)

Cox's number 6 is uncovered high on the left-field wall. His number was retired after he retired. (Hyosub Shin/AJC file)

Sitting in an empty dugout, Braves manager Bobby Cox goes over his lineup before the start of a game on Sept. 28, 2004 at Turner Field. (David Tulis/AJC file)

On Oct. 11, 2010, Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to fans after Game 4 of the National League Division Series in Atlanta. (Dave Martin, AP File)

Braves manager Bobby Cox leaves the field after a 2010 game during his final season before retirement.(Curtis Compton/AJC file)

An outfield banner thanks Braves manager Bobby Cox for his work with the team in 2010. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

A locker bearing an autographed Bobby Cox jersey sits inside the Legends Club at spring training on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in North Port, Fla. (Curtis Compton/AJC)

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A look back at the career of former Braves manager Bobby Cox, who led the team in 3,858 games, winning 2,149. The beloved Cox, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born on May 21, 1941. (Curtis Compton/AJC file)

By AJC Sports

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It’s been a tough week for Braves fans and the Braves organization, coping with the deaths of former team owner Ted Turner on Wednesday, then legendary manager Bobby Cox on Saturday.

Cox, who was 84, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, after winning more than 2,500 games in his illustrious career. He led the Braves to the 1995 World Series title and had a string of 14 consecutive division titles.

The Braves organization released a statement on the passing of their longtime leader:

“We are overcome with emotion on the passing of Bobby Cox, our treasured skipper. Bobby was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform. He led our team to 14 straight division titles (from 1991-2005), five National League pennants, and the unforgettable World Series title in 1995. His Braves managerial legacy will never be matched.

“Bobby was a favorite among all in the baseball community, especially those who played for him. His wealth of knowledge on player development and the intricacies of managing the game were rewarded with the sport’s ultimate prize in 2014 — enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

“And while Bobby’s passion for the game was unparalleled, his love of baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send our sincerest condolences to his beloved wife, Pam, and their loving children and grandchildren.”

The baseball world was quick to extend their condolences and remembrances of Cox, who ranked fourth in wins by a manager in MLB history — and also held the record for most ejections.

Braves fans will celebrate Cox for his winning resume, but he’ll be remembered for many others — and as social media does, it will find the humor in tough times.

In a hat-tip to Cox’s record for most ejections in MLB history, there’s a montage of many of those memorable times he was tossed from games.

And there’s always room for one of legendary stories of the renowned skipper’s ejections, as told by Chipper Jones.

The respect that Cox had around the league, as well as among players and managers, puts him in rare air.