Bob Horner, Former Braves Star And College Baseball Hall Of Famer, Dead At 68
Bob Horner, a former Atlanta Braves star and College Baseball Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 68. He was known for his impressive career, including being the first overall pick in the 1978 draft and the first Braves player to skip the minor leagues. Horner's legacy includes notable achievements such as being the National League Rookie of the Year and hitting four home runs in a single game.
- ▪Bob Horner was a standout player for the Atlanta Braves and played a significant role in college baseball history.
- ▪He was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft and won the National League Rookie of the Year award that same year.
- ▪Horner hit 218 home runs during his MLB career and was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Sports Bob Horner, Former Braves Star And College Baseball Hall Of Famer, Dead At 68 (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter May 26, 2026 7:01 PM ET May 26, 2026 7:01 PM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Bob Horner, a legend in Arizona State baseball history and an ex-standout for the Atlanta Braves, has passed away at 68 years old, according to an announcement Tuesday by the franchise.
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