Bob Horner dies at 68 after unforgettable Braves ‘power-hitting’ career

 Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner has died at 68. The Braves announced the news on May 26 and remembered him as a player who changed franchise history. Horner won the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year award, became an MLB All-Star in 1982, and was known for his powerful hitting. He later earned honors from Arizona State and the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner has died at 68. The Braves announced the news on May 26 and remembered him as a player who changed franchise history. Horner won the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year award, became an MLB All-Star in 1982, and was known for his powerful hitting. He later earned honors from Arizona State and the College Baseball Hall of Fame.