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Georgia Today: Despite stroke, Bobby Cox still a presence for Braves and manager Brian Snitker

Georgia Today

English - October 29, 2021 16:30 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB
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Longtime Braves fans know Bobby Cox as one of the winningest managers in baseball history. But they may not know what happened in the decade since he retired that's kept Cox mostly away from games at Truist Park. In 2019 Bobby Cox had a stroke. But the legendary baseball figure remains influential with the team and close to Brian Snitker, the Braves’ current manager. In this week's Georgia Today, we explore how the Braves’ miracle season is in no small part due to their special bond.