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 […]
Bob Boone, a prominent major league catcher and manager, has sadly passed away at the age of 78. Boone spent an impressive 19 years in the major leagues, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972-81 and the California Angels from 1982-89. After retiring as a player, Boone briefly served as a manager for the Kansas City Royals (1995-97) and the Cincinnati Reds (2001-03), but never led his teams to the playoffs or maintained a winning record.
Despite his lack of managerial success, Boone's impressive statistics as a player remain remarkable, including 22.5 career bWAR, three All-Star Game appearances, and two MVP votes. His durability and consistency behind the plate were notable, with Boone catching at least 120 games in five different seasons, including his age 40 season with the Angels.
Boone's family also boasts a strong baseball legacy, as his father, Ray Boone, and his sons, Bret and Aaron, all enjoyed successful careers in the major leagues.
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