Braves pay tribute to Bobby Cox

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Braves pay tribute to Bobby Cox in his final homestand

Manager Bobby Cox had a smile on his face Friday as he began the final regular-season homestand of his long, illustrious career on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. The Braves were hosting Philadelphia Phillies. Photos by Brant Sanderlin.

Braves manager Bobby Cox holds his 14-month-old granddaughter, Seda Lindsay, as he makes his way onto the field for pre-game tribute Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Photos by Brant Sanderlin.

Braves players stand at attention as a military planes fly over during national anthem. The Braves were hosting Philadelphia Phillies.

Former players stand to applaud Bobby Cox as he walks toward the state for pre-game ceremony. About 80 players turned out to the farewell ceremony for the Braves' retiring manager.

Sellout crowd gives Bobby Cox a standing ovation as he heads toward the stage during pre-game ceremony.

With Hank Aaron (from left) John Schuerholz and Terry McGurik giving praise, Braves' retiring manager Bobby Cox salutes the crowd during ceremony. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Photos by Brant Sanderlin.

Braves manager Bobby Cox addresses the crowd. World Series win and 14 division championships were highly regarded during tribute.

Braves' retiring manager Bobby Cox acknowledges the crowd as his wife, Pam, looks on. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Photos by Brant Sanderlin.

Hall of Famer Hank Aaron presents Bobby Cox with one-of-a-kind painted portrait of retiring Braves manager.

Bobby Cox exits the field to prepare for the main event - next-to-last regular season game against visiting NL East Division champions Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox takes in batting practice for one of the final times as his team prepares to take on the Phillies at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Bobby Cox, center, appears pensive before anwering a question as he is surrounded by news media before taking on the Phillies in the final series of the regular season at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Bobby Cox spends some time with his cousins before taking on the Phillies at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. From left to right are Sandra Cox-Ott, her husband James Ott, Mel Cox, and Stan Cox, all from Selma, CA, where Cox grew up. The cousins are all wearing Win It For Bobby shirts.

Bobby Cox and cousin Sandra Cox-Ott laugh as he autographs a jersey.

Bobby Cox autographs a # 6 jersey for a fan before taking on the Phillies for the final home stand at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

President of the Atlanta Braves John Schuerholz has Bobby Cox laughing in the dugout as they share a moment during batting practice before taking on the Phillies at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Nate McLouth warms up in the outfield next to a giant six created by the Turner Field ground crew in honor of Bobby Cox.

The ground crew also had the bases painted with sixes, Bobby Cox's jersey number. They will be used during Saturday's game, when Cox will be honored at a pregame ceremony.

Braves fan Jean Renard, Carrabelle, FL, shows her support for Bobby Cox against the Phillies at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Renard lived in Woodstock for 20 years before moving to Florida.

Bobby Cox hangs his head after the Braves lost the first game of the series 11-5.

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Braves manager Bobby Cox holds his 14-month-old granddaughter, Seda Lindsay, as he makes his way onto the field for pre-game tribute Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Photos by Brant Sanderlin.

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