Braves skipper Bobby Cox becomes the first person to be named the Manager of the Year in both leagues when the BBWAA selects him as the National League’s top field boss. The 50 year-old former third baseman, who won the AL honor with the Blue Jays in 1985, led Atlanta to their first pennant after the team finished with the worst record in baseball during the previous season.

On October 29, 1991 — Braves skipper Bobby Cox becomes the first person to be named the Manager of the Year in both leagues when the BBWAA selects him as the National League’s top field boss. The 50 year-old former third baseman, who won the AL honor with the Blue Jays in 1985, led Atlanta to their first pennant after the team finished with the worst record in baseball during the previous season.

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