LOS ANGELES — He was hired by Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron and they frequently talked.
He worked alongside Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, and still sees him on a regular basis.
He met his wife, Ronnie, on a blind date, set up by two-time World Series champion manager Cito Gaston in Sarasota, Florida.
He keeps in touch with Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.
Now, perhaps in his final season as manager, he’s entering his 49th year in Atlanta’s organization where he has done just about every job except for custodian or general manager.