ATLANTA (AP) — Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox received a warm ovation at Truist Park as the Atlanta Braves celebrated the 30-year anniversary of their 1995 World Series championship before Friday night's game against the New York Mets.

Cox, 84, waved to fans as he rode in the front seat of a convertible to lead the pregame parade through the Battery outside the ballpark. Hall of Fame pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz and former general manager John Schuerholz also participated in the parade.

Among other players who returned were Hall of Famer Chipper Jones, David Justice, Javy Lopez, Marquis Grissom, Ryan Klesko, Rafael Belliard, Steve Avery, Mark Wohlers and Fred McGriff. Some of Cox's staff, including pitching coach Leo Mazzone, also attended.

Cox was introduced as “th

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