Bob Boone, World Series champion and member of a three-generation baseball family, has died at 78, his son announced on social media.
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Bret Boone, a three-time All-Star, did not offer a cause of death in his X post.
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He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man.
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He was one of the highest integrity people I’ve ever known and I’m going to miss him dearly.
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Baseball lost a great one yesterday.
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R.I.P dad, I love you," Bret posted on X with a heart emoji.
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Bob Boone’s father, Ray, who played for six teams over his 13-year career from 1948 to 1960 and won a World Series with the Cleveland Indians, was the first member of Major League Baseball's first-ever three-generation baseball family.
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Bob played longer than his father, spending 19 seasons in the big leagues.
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He played for the Philadelphia Phillies for 10 seasons, the California Angels for seven seasons and the final two seasons with the Kansas City Royals.
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Boone was a catcher who was named an All-Star four times and won seven Gold Glove Awards.
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He had a career .254 batting average with 105 home runs, 826 RBI and 38 stolen bases.
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"Bob was an incredible player, teammate and family man," the Phillies said in a statement.
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"He embodied everything we believe exemplary athletes should represent, both on and off the field.
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We were proud to have him as part of the Phillies family during one of the most historic runs in team history.
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His impact on our organization, his teammates, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him will never be forgotten."
"Bob Boone was a leader, a manager, and our first Gold Glove winning catcher," the Royals said in a statement.
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"We honor his impact on our game, and send our thoughts and strength to his family.
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Boone was a key figure in Major League Baseball’s Player Association during his playing career.
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"He embraced a leadership role in the Players Association early in his career, and earned a reputation as a strong and principled voice in the advancement of player rights in the 1970s and '80s," the MLBPA said in a statement.
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"Bob followed the example of his father, Ray, a World War II Navy veteran and 13-year big leaguer, and passed along baseball and life lessons to his sons Bret and Aaron during their professional tenures.
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The player community, past and present, owes him an enormous debt of gratitude for his commitment and dedication to the union and its mission."
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After his playing days, Boone became a manager.
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He spent three seasons each with the Royals (1995-97) and the Cincinnati Reds (2001-03), amassing a career record of 371-444.
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He managed his son, Aaron, with the Reds.
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Bob’s three sons all played at varying levels of professional baseball.
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Bret and Aaron were both All-Stars in the major leagues, while Matt played in the minor leagues.
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"The Yankees mourn the passing of Bob Boone, who grew up in our sport and spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved as an exceptional player, respected manager and distinguished executive," the Yankees said in a statement.
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"His legacy is profound, and we can see the values he embodied carried forward by his son, Aaron, in his leadership of the Yankees.
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Our entire organization joins the baseball community in extending its heartfelt condolences to the entire Boone family and all who had the privilege of being touched by his friendship.
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Bob is survived by his wife, Sue, his high school sweetheart, and his three sons and grandchildren.
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