Hall of Fame manager Cox still recovering from stroke

Hall of Fame manager Cox still recovering from stroke
Cox is reportedly still hospitalized but has regained feeling in his right side. Braves manager Brian Snitker, who was a coach under Cox, told reporters he plans to visit his former boss on Sunday. Image Credit: Pixabay
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Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox still can't speak more than three weeks since suffering a stroke, according to multiple reports No official updates have been provided about the 77-year-old Cox, but reports say the former Atlanta Braves manager and the general manager still faces a long recovery. He suffered the stroke on April 2.

Cox is reportedly still hospitalized but has regained feeling in his right side. Braves manager Brian Snitker, who was a coach under Cox, told reporters he plans to visit his former boss on Sunday. "He's a fighter, and it's going to take a while," Snitker said. Cox was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2014. He ranks fourth in baseball history with 2,504 wins. Cox served two stints with Atlanta -- 1978-81 and 1990-2010 -- and guided the Braves to the 1995 World Series title. He also was the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-85.

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