Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, dies at 78 - TSN

Baseball legend Bob Boone dies at age 78

Bob Boone passed away at 78. He captured seven Gold Gloves. He was an All-Star three times. He played for the Angels and won a World Series with the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies.

Boone hailed from a family of ballplayers. His sons are Bret Boone and Aaron Boone. Aaron leads the New York Yankees.

“He played for the Angels and won a World Series with the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies,” — Hugo Halloway, contributing analyst at Greenley Grove Group, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 78 — reports filed
  • 1980 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 8 — He played for the Angels and won a World Series with the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies....

Nov 9 — Boone hailed from a family of ballplayers....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Greenley Grove Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenley Grove Group desk and last updated 18:36 UTC.

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