Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78

Philadelphia Phillies Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78 By 6abc Digital Staff Tuesday, November 10, 2026 3:24PM Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Phillies world champion catcher Bob Boone has passed away. His son shared the news on Facebook, saying, "Baseball lost a great one today." Boone was the catcher for the Phillies' first World Series Championship in 1980, and spent ten seasons with the team. He was also a four-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove Winner. Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in murder of missing girl 27 minutes ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather 2 hours ago Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78 36 minutes ago His son, Aaron Boone, is currently the manager of the New York Yankees. Bob Boone was 78 years old. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics SPORTS PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES PHILLIES Banana Ball returns to Philly with Shane Victorino/Ryan Howard faceoff Phillies to keep Don Mattingly as manager on 2-year deal Phillies eliminated from postseason after falling to Braves in Game 3 Bohm's home run powers Phillies over Braves to force Game 3 Watch Live ON NOW Autopsy report reveals new details in murder of missing girl 27 minutes ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather 2 hours ago Burlington City schools opening on 2-hour delay after nearby shooting Dolly Parton laid to rest in private burial Measles case confirmed in Bucks County, health officials say 3 hours ago AccuWeather: Milder this afternoon Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'spectacle,' puts 'target' on troops 1 hour ago Man, 75, in ambulance dies after crash in West Philadelphia 2 hours ago