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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78
Bob Boone, a former major league catcher, has died at 78.
His son Bret shared the news on Tuesday; the cause of death was not provided.
Boone played 19 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels and Kansas City Royals.
He helped the Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, batting .412 during the series and catching the final out.
He won seven Gold Gloves and was selected for four All-Star teams.
Baseball ran through three generations of his family: his father Ray and sons Bret and Aaron also played in the major leagues, and Aaron manages the New York Yankees.
Boone later managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds and worked in the Washington Nationals front office.
Bob Boone, the seven-time Gold Glove-winning catcher on the Philadelphia Phillies’ first World Series championship team, has died at 78.
His son Bret announced his death on social media Tuesday; the cause was not provided.
Boone played 19 major league seasons with the Phillies, California Angels and Kansas City Royals, catching 2,225 games.
He was part of baseball’s first three-generation major league family, alongside his father Ray, his sons Aaron and Bret, and grandson Jake.
Boone later managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds and joined the Washington Nationals’ front office.
- Who
- Bob Boone, former major league catcher and manager, has died at 78.
- What
- The seven-time Gold Glove winner and member of the Phillies’ first World Series championship team died. His son Bret announced the death.
- When
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026, according to the reports.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The cause of death was not provided.
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Boone was selected in the sixth round of the draft out of Stanford as a third baseman.
Boone played his first 10 major league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Boone led the Phillies with a .412 batting average in their World Series-winning season and caught the final out of the championship.
Boone joined the Washington Nationals’ front office and was added to the Phillies’ Wall of Fame.
Boone resigned from the Nationals over the team’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
His son Bret announced Boone’s death on social media.
- Age at death
- 78
- Gold Gloves
- 7
- Major league seasons
- 19
- Games caught
- 2,225
- Phillies games caught
- 1,095
- Phillies Wall of Fame
- 2005
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What people are saying
He was a man of great integrity. He was a great dad, husband, and patriarch. It was a privilege to call him my father. Baseball lost a great one today
Bob Boone was a leader, a manager, and our first Gold Glove winning catcher. We honor his impact on our game, and send our thoughts and strength to his family
The Yankees mourn the passing of Bob Boone, who grew up in our sport and spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved as an exceptional player, respected manager and distinguished executive
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My dad- He was my mentor, my coach, my rock. He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man. He was one of the highest integrity people I’ve ever known and I’m going to miss him dearly. Baseball lost a great one yesterday. R.I.P dad, I love you❤️
RIP Bob Boone, the great Gold Glove, All Star and World Series champion catcher, who passes away at 78. Condolences to wife Sue and sons Aaron and Bret Boone. What a marvelous man and privilege and honor to know.
RIP TO CLOSE FRIEND BOB BOONE PRAYERS TO SUE AND FAMILY MY ROOMMATE HAS PASSED ON GOD BLESS