Bob Horner, College Baseball Hall of Famer who starred for Braves, dies at 68
Bob Horner, a former MLB player and College Baseball Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 68. He was known for his remarkable career with the Atlanta Braves, where he made significant contributions as a power hitter. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft and achieved numerous milestones during his decade-long career in baseball.
- ▪Bob Horner played nine of his ten MLB seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
- ▪He was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft after a successful collegiate career at Arizona State.
- ▪Horner was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and made an All-Star appearance in 1982.
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- ▪ Former Braves and Swallows slugger Bob Horner dies at 68 — Japan Times
- ▪ Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68 — ESPN — MLB
- ▪ Bob Horner, Former Braves Star And College Baseball Hall Of Famer, Dead At 68 — Dailycaller
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 21:19:56 +0000 |
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