Braves honor former manager Bobby Cox

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Braves honor former manager Bobby Cox

The Braves honor long-time manager Bobby Cox Friday night.

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the fans during the Cox's #6 Retirement and Pregame Tribute before Friday's Braves-Cubs game at Turner Field.

Cox waves to fans as his wife Pam looks on. Cox's number 6 will be the eighth Braves uniform number to be retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35), Warren Spahn (21), Greg Maddux (31) and Tom Glavine (47).

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz shares a laugh with Chipper Jones before the ceremony.

A fan holds a sign to show her love for the former Braves manager.

Cox's number 6 was uncovered high on the left field wall.

Cox and right fielder Jason Heyward exchange a handshake.

Cox speaks while his image is shown on the huge video board.

Cox waves to the crowd while cruising around the field.

Braves broadcaster Chip Caray (left) talks with Cox prior to the ceremony.

Susan Sommer Luarca works on painting Cox prior to the start of the event.

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the crowd during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor him at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox introduces his family members during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor him at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Former Atlanta Braves pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz laugh as they talk about memories with former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Former Atlanta Braves player David Justice smiles as he talks about his time with his former manager Bobby Cox during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones tells a story about Bobby Cox being ejected from a baseball game during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz greets former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor Bobby Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz speaks during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.

Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez smiles as he is introduced during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor former Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame. jcrawford@ajc.com

Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox speaks during the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame luncheon to honor him at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center on Friday, Aug 12,2011. Cox was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.jcrawford@ajc.com

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Former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to the fans during the Cox's #6 Retirement and Pregame Tribute before Friday's Braves-Cubs game at Turner Field.

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