Bob Horner, 1978 National League Rookie of the Year, dead at 68, May 26, 2026


This is the news on the 146th day of the year, May 26, 2026.

He was the #1 pick in 1978, 48 years ago (Atlanta=48).


He is dead 293 days after his birthday (293, 62nd prime — Sacrifice=62).



Today is 62 days after the season began on March 25, 2026.


https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/bob-horner-dies-at-68-braves-slugger
For one last point, Bob Horner died on 5 date numerology, and he wore #5 for the Braves.
He also died 41 days before the anniversary of his 5 HR game on 7/6 (Skull and Bones=41 & 76, Braves=41).

Update: The Braves won 7-6 on this day.