Bob Horner, 1978 National League Rookie of the Year, dead at 68
Bob Horner, the 1978 National League Rookie of the Year, has passed away at the age of 68. He was known for his impressive career with the Atlanta Braves, where he made significant contributions as a power hitter. The Braves organization expressed their condolences to his family and fans.
- ▪Bob Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB draft.
- ▪He hit 23 home runs in just 89 games during his rookie season.
- ▪Horner became an All-Star in 1982 and hit four home runs in a single game in 1986.
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MLB Bob Horner, 1978 National League Rookie of the Year, dead at 68 By Dylan Svoboda Published May 26, 2026, 5:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former Braves star Bob Horner has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 68. Horner, the No. 1 pick in the 1978 draft, played 10 total seasons in the big leagues after skipping the minor leagues. No cause of death was not given. “The Atlanta Braves extend sincere sympathies to his wife, Chris, two sons, Tyler and Trent, and his numerous friends and fans across the game,” the franchise wrote in a statement. pic.twitter.com/qc38iKmqi3— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 26, 2026 3 Bob Horner of the Atlanta Braves bats during a game circa 1982 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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