@cbsphiladelphia: Bob Boone, the former Philadelphia Phillies catcher who helped lead the team to its first World Series championship in 1980, has died at the age of 78, his son Bret Boone announced. Boone spent 10 seasons with the Phillies, from 1972 through 1981. He was a key part of the team’s 1980 championship run and one of the best defensive catchers of his era. He was the son of major leaguer Ray Boone, and two of his three sons followed him to MLB. In addition to Bret, Boone’s son Aaron also played in the majors and is now manager of the New York Yankees. The Phillies inducted Boone into the team’s Wall of Fame in 2005.

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Tuesday 10 November 2026 14:09:17 GMT