Head-to-head comparison of MLB Hall of Fame managers Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa that includes wins, World Series, and awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Years Managing
Bobby Cox – 29 Years (1978-1985, 1990-2010) Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves
Tony La Russa – 33 Years (1979-2011) Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals
Wins
Bobby Cox – 2,504
Tony La Russa – 2,728
Losses
Bobby Cox – 2,001
Tony La Russa – 2,365
Winning Percentage
Bobby Cox – .556
Tony La Russa – .536
World Series
Bobby Cox – 1 (1995)
Tony La Russa -3 (1989, 2006, 2011)
League Championships
Bobby Cox – 5 (1991-1992, 1995-1996, 1999)
Tony La Russa – 6 (1988-1990, 2004, 2006, 2011)
Postseason Wins
Bobby Cox – 67
Tony La Russa – 70
Postseason Losses
Bobby Cox – 69
Tony La Russa – 58
Postseason Winning Percentage
Bobby Cox – .493
Tony La Russa – .547
Divison Titles
Bobby Cox – 15 (1985, 1991-1993, 1995-2005)
Tony La Russa – 12 (1983, 1988-1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004-2006, 2009)
Manager of the Year Awards
Bobby Cox – 4 (1985, 1991, 2004-2005)
Tony La Russa – 4 (1983, 1988, 1992, 2002)
Hall of Fame
Bobby Cox – Yes (2014)
Tony La Russa – Yes (2014)
Number Retired
Bobby Cox – Yes (#6)
Tony La Russa – Yes (#10)
