Bobby Cox Dealing With New Health Issues One Year After Suffering Stroke

Almost a year ago to the day, legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox suffered a stroke that left many diehards and casual fans alike nervous about his long-term health. To the surprise of few, Cox worked hard to overcome the complications of that stroke, even promising a return to Braves Spring Training.

Unfortunately, things have taken a turn for the worse. Cox has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, which has slowed his recovery and has left him "very tired", according to his wife Pam.

Cox, 78, managed the Braves for the 24 seasons, serving a four-year stint in the late 1970s and a more successful 20-year stint from 1991 to 2010. In those seasons, Cox won 2,149 games, five NL pennants, and a World Series in 1995.

Counting his Toronto Blue Jays days, Cox won 2,504 games, which puts him fourth overall on baseball's all-time managerial wins list.

Cox may not have the multiple championships that most elite managers have, but he helped construct and lead some absolutely dominant Braves teams with trademark candor. Our thoughts are with Cox and his family in what has to be a very taxing time.