Legendary Braves Skipper Bobby Cox Moves From Hospital to Rehab Facility in Recovery From Stroke
By Charles Nason
Former Atlanta Braves skipper Bobby Cox, who managed the team for over 25 seasons between 1978 and 2010, suffered a stroke in early April and has been recovering ever since.
On Monday, it was reported that Cox had been released from the hospital and is now transitioning to a local rehab facility, which is great news considering today is his 78th birthday.
BREAKING: #FOX5SPORTS has learned that legendary #Braves mgr Bobby Cox was released from Wellstar Kennestone Hospital today and is transitioning to a local rehab facility. According to sources he is gaining more strength, speech and mobility. Let's keep the skipper in our prayers pic.twitter.com/5bd7cm4hvs
— ken rodriguez (@krodfox5) May 21, 2019
Cox, who holds the record of fourth-winningest manager in MLB history, had been in WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia since his stroke last month. Although the road to recovery has been reportedly difficult for the Braves legend, he has been gaining his strength, speech, and mobility back more and more each day.
Cox's last public appearance was back on April 1 at the Braves' home opener against the Chicago Cubs.
Happy Birthday to the Skipper ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gHq7D0yhg3
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 21, 2019
Although there has been no specific timetable for when he'll return home, the transition to a rehab facility is certainly a step in the right direction. The Braves and their fans are certainly hoping the skipper continues to battle to get back to full health.