Former Atlanta Braves coach Bobby Dews, who spent 37 years with the organization before retiring in 2012, died Saturday at the age of 76.
"A true Brave who gave his heart and soul to our organization to help create, develop and lead one of the most productive minor league systems ever," Braves president John Schuerholz said in a statement. "A good man and dear friend to his Braves family and he will be very truly missed."
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and former Braves slugger Chipper Jones tweeted their thoughts about Dews on Sunday:
It was an honor to know you bobby dews.