Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, has died. He was 78

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, a part of baseball's first three-generation family, has passed away at the age of 78. Bob, who won seven Gold Gloves, was part of the Phillies' first World Series championship team in 1980. His son, Bret, announced his father's death on social media without providing a cause. Bob played his first 10 seasons with the Phillies, and also played for the California Angels and Kansas City Royals.

He managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds. His father, Ray Boone, was a two-time All-Star and a major league veteran. Bob's two sons, Aaron and Bret, both enjoyed successful baseball careers. Aaron played 13 seasons in the majors and now manages the New York Yankees, while Bret was a three-time All-Star and is currently in a front office role with the New York Mets.