Reports: Legendary Atlanta Braves manager hospitalized after suffering possible stroke

Atlanta Braves legendary manager Bobby Cox was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a possible stroke, according to multiple reports.

MLB.com confirmed the report that the Hall of Famer remains hospitalized. They said specifics about his condition were not revealed.

Cox, 77, was at SunTrust Park on Monday night for the Braves’ Opening Day pregame ceremony.

He is officially set to be enshrined into the International League Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Coolray Field prior to the Gwinnett Stripers’ 6:05 p.m. game on Saturday. He was set to be presented with “The Curtain Call” statue by IL President Randy Mobley and also planned to throw out the honorary first pitch. 

In addition to the pre-game ceremony, the Stripers will also be honoring Cox by giving away replica “Hall of Fame” jerseys in the Stripers’ classic green. The jerseys that will feature Cox’s name and number on the back will be given away to the first 2,500 fans at Coolray Field.

The Daily Post has reached out to the Stripers organization to see if any plans for Saturday have been or will be altered.

Cox compiled a 2,504-2,001 record in 29 seasons, 25 with the Atlanta Braves (1978-81, 1990-2010) and four with the Toronto Blue Jays (1982-85). He won five pennants and one World Series, all with the Braves. Cox also won four Manager of the Year awards.