[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1849]
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              HONORING BOBBY COX'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the long 
and accomplished career of one of baseball's all-time greatest 
managers, for Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox.
  On Monday, Cox was unanimously elected to the National Baseball Hall 
of Fame by a 16-member committee, and will be inducted in Cooperstown 
this coming July.
  Throughout his 29 years as a Manager in the Major Leages, Cox became 
one of the winningest coaches of all time. He accrued 2,504 wins; the 
majority taking place during his 25 years leading the Braves. During 
that time, he brought an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles, 
5 National League championships, and the 1995 World Series pennant to 
Atlanta.
  As a manager, Cox was respected by his players and kept only three 
rules--show up on time, wear your uniform correctly, and play hard. 
After the 2010 season, he retired from his job as the team's Manager, 
but still holds a role as a special assistant that allows him to keep 
being a part of the game he loves.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Georgia's 11th Congressional District and 
Braves fans everywhere, I extend my thanks to Bobby for the decades of 
entertainment and the legacy he brought to our great state. It is with 
great pride that I congratulate him on achieving the highest level of 
recognition possible in America's pastime. Go Braves.

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