VIDEO: Braves Legend Bobby Cox Gives First Televised Interview Since Suffering Stroke
By Scott Rogust
Atlanta Braves fans received a scare back in early April when Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox was hospitalized after suffering a severe stroke. Two months after the incident, Cox sat with Atlanta's local FOX affiliate for a recorded interview. Despite having to rehabilitate, Cox said he hasn't missed one Braves game this season, and even praised rising ace Mike Soroka.
THE SKIPPER IS BACK! I’m honored to share a small selection from my interview with our beloved Bobby Cox. The Hall of Famer is improving since suffering a stroke back in April. I hope you’ll watch my full reports tonight on @fox5atlanta. #Braves #ChopOn @MLB pic.twitter.com/hYi3IVZlvc
— ken rodriguez (@krodfox5) June 20, 2019
During the interview, his family mentioned that Cox had struggled and experience some complications after suffering the significant stroke.
Despite those struggles, Cox's family and caretakers feel that the former Braves skipper has improved tremendously. Cox is so ambitious that he plans on being at Cooperstown for the league's annual Hall of Fame festivities this summer.
BREAKING: Former Braves skipper Bobby Cox one-on-one with FOX 5's Ken Rodriguez on his recovery https://t.co/uQaRtcLvyT pic.twitter.com/NRb9XNBPjn
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) June 20, 2019
Check out the full interview, as you can see that a medical setback won't slow down Bobby Cox.