[MLB] Bob Boone, Phillies World Series champion and Gold Glove catcher, dies at 78

[Mickey the Mouth]

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Bob Boone, the catcher on the Phillies' first World Series title team in 1980 and winner of seven Gold Gloves, has died at 78. He was part of MLB's first three-generation family, with his father Ray and sons Aaron and Bret all enjoying long major league careers. Boone caught 2,225 games over 19 seasons and later managed the Royals and Reds.

Source: ESPN (also reported by MLB Trade Rumors) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.