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Archived story · published November 10, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Sports · November 10, 2026

Bob Boone, All-Star catcher, 1980 World Series champion and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78

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Bob Boone, a legendary Major League Baseball catcher and seven-time Gold Glove winner, has died at the age of 78. He was a central figure in the Philadelphia Phillies' first World Series championship in 1980 and was the middle member of the first three-generation family in MLB history. His son, Bret Boone, announced the news on Tuesday, describing his father as a mentor and a man of high integrity. Following a 19-year playing career, Boone also served as a manager and executive in the league.

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  • Bob Boone died at the age of 78.
  • He was a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies team that won the 1980 World Series.
  • He won seven Gold Glove Awards.
  • He was part of the first three-generation family in MLB history.
  • His son, Bret Boone, announced the death on Tuesday.
  • He played 19 seasons in the Major Leagues.

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  • Bob Boone was a four-time All-Star.
  • The MLB Players Association highlighted his role as a principled voice for player rights in the 1970s and '80s.
  • In addition to sons Bret and Aaron, he is survived by a third son, Matt, and his wife, Sue.

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