Bob Boone, former MLB catcher and manager, dies at 78
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Bob Boone, a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 78. Boone enjoyed a 19-year playing career, mostly with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he became a regular catcher in 1973 and won 12 Gold Glove Awards. He also managed the Kansas City Royals and the Cincinnati Reds but did not reach the playoffs. Boone’s death marks the passing of a notable player who helped the Phillies win their first World Series in 1980.
- •Bob Boone passed away at age 78.
- •He played 19 seasons in MLB, primarily with the Phillies.
- •Boone was a 12-time Gold Glove winner.
- •He managed the Royals and Reds without reaching the playoffs.
- •He was part of the Phillies' 1980 World Series championship team.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Boone has passed away at age 78
"Bob Boone, longtime major league catcher and manager, has passed away, per reports. He was 78. Boone spent 19 years in the major leagues. Drafted out of Stanford by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, Boone got a cup of coffee in 1972 before becoming the Phillies’ regular catcher in 1973. He finished third in the […]
"Boone was the catcher for the Phillies first World Series Championship in 1980, and spent ten seasons with the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 3:24 PMLegendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78
Boone was the catcher for the Phillies first World Series Championship in 1980, and spent ten seasons with the team.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 2:58 PMBob Boone has passed away at age 78
Bob Boone, longtime major league catcher and manager, has passed away, per reports. He was 78. Boone spent 19 years in the major leagues. Drafted out of Stanford by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, Boone got a cup of coffee in 1972 before becoming the Phillies’ regular catcher in 1973. He finished third in the […]
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