Phillies 1980 World Series champion Bob Boone dies at 78
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Key Points:
- Bob Boone, a 1980 World Series champion and former Philadelphia Phillies catcher, has died at the age of 78, as announced by his son Bret Boone on Facebook.
- Boone played for the Phillies from 1972 to 1981, earning three All-Star selections and winning two of his seven Gold Gloves with the team.
- He was the catcher during the Phillies' 1980 World Series victory, notably catching the final out and delivering a strong offensive performance with a .412 batting average and 1.029 OPS.
- Boone was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 2005, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the team's history.
- His son described him as a man of great integrity and a beloved father, husband, and family patriarch.
