Bobby Cox as Others See Him

Filed under: BravesThis is the final regular-season weekend for Bobby Cox, one of the most successful managers in major-league history. The Braves' manager since 1990, Cox is fourth all-time with 2,503 wins, tied for first all-time with six 100-win seasons and third all-time at 504 games over .500.

Cox, 69, managed the Braves from 1978 to 1981, then the Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985. He became general manager in Atlanta before moving back to the dugout in 1990. A year later he started a record streak of 14 straight postseason appearances, interrupted only by the 1994 strike.

What's remarkable is not only Cox's record but the respect he has earned throughout the game. Despite a record 158 ejections in his career -- if you look at it, fewer than six per 162 games -- he is admired for his handling of players, his humility and his class.

We asked people who interacted with Cox in different capacities what made him so good:

David Stern Cliff Lee Shaun Rogers Michael Vick Terrell Owens