Atlanta Braves legend Bob Horner dies at 68 as former team pays emotional tribute

Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, the team has announced.

‘Bob Horner built a career out of being first,’ a Braves statement read. ‘He was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft after an illustrious collegiate career. He was the first Braves draftee to skip the minor leagues entirely and debut directly in the majors. And he was the first Atlanta player to ever hit four home runs in a single game when he did so against the Montreal Expos in 1986.

‘The National League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and an NL All-Star in 1982, Horner teamed with Dale Murphy to form one of the most feared power duos in the game for nearly a decade.

‘The Atlanta Braves extend sincere sympathies to his wife, Chris, two sons, Tyler and Trent, and his numerous friends and fans across the game.’

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