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Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dead at 78
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Bob Boone, former MLB catcher and manager, and father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone and All-Star Bret Boone, died at age 78, as confirmed by Bret Boone.
- Boone had a 19-year playing career, earning four All-Star selections and seven Gold Gloves, and was part of the Phillies' 1980 World Series championship team.
- After retiring as a player, Boone managed the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds, finishing with a managerial record of 371-444.
- The MLB Players Association praised Boone for his leadership and advocacy for players' rights during the 1970s and ’80s.
- The Yankees honored Boone's legacy, highlighting his lifelong dedication to baseball and the values he passed on to his son Aaron, extending condolences to the Boone family.
