Bob Horner, Who Matched an MLB Record With a Four-Homer Game, Dies at 68

A Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star, Horner also made history by skipping the minor leagues, something only 25 players have done.

Former Atlanta Braves player Bob Horner (holding the red tomahawk) performs the ceremonial first chop in the first inning of a game between the Braves and the New York Mets at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on April 21, 2018. Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images

Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner has died at 68, his longtime team the Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday. Horner will forever be etched in MLB history in two regards: his record ascension to the majors, and his historic home run exploits on one fateful day in 1986.

Horner, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 draft, first made history by debuting in the majors just two weeks after being selected. He skipped the minor leagues entirely, becoming the 13th drafted player in MLB history to go directly to the majors.