Overview
- The Braves, which announced his death Saturday, praised his role in 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.
- He finished with 2,504 managerial wins, the fourth most in MLB history.
- He was a four-time Manager of the Year and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
- He held MLB’s record for manager ejections, a reflection of how often he confronted umpires to back his players.
- Reports noted a 2019 stroke and later heart problems, and the team has not released a cause of death as tributes led by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred continue across baseball.