Bob Boone, the catcher of the Philadelphia Phillies' first World Series championship team, has died at 78. The legendary MLB player, who won seven Gold Gloves and was part of baseball's first three-generation family, passed away. His son Bret Boone announced the news on social media, calling his father a man of great integrity and a great patriarch.
Bob Boone spent his first ten seasons with the Phillies, played seven games with the California Angels and two with the Kansas City Royals, and also managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds. The Phillies described him as an incredible player, teammate, and family man whose impact on the organization and teammates will never be forgotten. His father, Ray Boone, played 13 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and was a two-time All-Star.
Bob Boone also managed the New York Yankees, where his son Aaron Boone now serves as manager. A third son, Jake Boone, works in the New York Mets' front office. The loss is mourned by the team, Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt, and colleagues from the Phillies, Royals, and other teams.
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