Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Bob Boone, a World Series champion and seven-time Gold Glove Award winner, has died following a legendary career in Major League Baseball.
Boone, who played 19 seasons in the majors from 1972 to 1990, was a cornerstone of the Phillies' 1980 World Series championship team. Known for his exceptional defensive skills behind the plate, he earned Gold Glove honors seven times during his career.
The Phillies honored Boone during a ceremony at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2014, when former manager Charlie Manuel was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Boone's contributions to the franchise and his reputation as one of the game's premier defensive catchers made him a beloved figure in Philadelphia baseball history.
Boone came from a prominent baseball family; his father Ray Boone was an All-Star infielder, and his sons Bret and Aaron Boone also played in the major leagues, with Aaron currently managing the New York Yankees.
