Bobby Cox, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who built the Atlanta Braves dynasty and set an MLB record with 162 career ejections, passed away Saturday at age 84. He died at his home in Marietta, Georgia, due to complications from a prolonged illness.

Cox wasn't just a manager—he was a builder. He took a long-suffering Braves franchise and turned it into a consistent powerhouse, winning the 1995 World Series, five National League pennants, and an astonishing 14 consecutive NL East titles. His 2,504 career wins rank fourth all-time in MLB history, a testament to his steady hand and baseball genius.

But what truly set Cox apart was his legendary temper. He holds the all-time record for manager ejections with 162, a mark that seems untouchable in today's game—especially with the ABS Challenge System reducing strike-zone arguments. For context, John McGraw, who managed four more seasons than Cox, finished 41 ejections behind him.

Behind the fiery outbursts was a man players considered a father figure. He defended his team with ferocious passion, treating them like family. As the Braves' statement read: "Bobby was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform. His love for baseball was exceeded only by his love for his family."

Cox's impact extended beyond the diamond. As cable television exploded in the 1980s, the Braves became a nightly staple on TBS at 7:05 p.m. ET, turning Cox's passionate, winning brand of baseball into a national tradition. His legacy isn't just in the record books—it's in the dynasty he built and the players he molded.