“He brings out the best in his players and exemplifies what the sport of baseball is supposed to be about — hustle, grit, loyalty and determination.” – U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), praising Braves’ manager Bobby CoxAt the United States Capitol, Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) present Bobby Cox framed copies of their statements submitted into the Congressional Record on April 20 honoring the Braves’ skipper. The 68 year-old skipper has announced he will be retiring at the end of the season, after 51 seasons in professional baseball.

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On May 4, 2010 — “He brings out the best in his players and exemplifies what the sport of baseball is supposed to be about — hustle, grit, loyalty and determination.” – U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), praising Braves’ manager Bobby CoxAt the United States Capitol, Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) present Bobby Cox framed copies of their statements submitted into the Congressional Record on April 20 honoring the Braves’ skipper. The 68 year-old skipper has announced he will be retiring at the end of the season, after 51 seasons in professional baseball.

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