Bob Boone, champ with 1980 Phils and father of Aaron and Bret, dies at 78

Bob Boone, a member of the famed Boone baseball family and known as one of the best defensive catchers of his generation with seven Gold Gloves and four All-Star Game selections during his storied 19-year career, died on Monday. He was 78.

Boone was known for his durability and longevity. As of 2026, he ranked third all-time in games caught with 2,225 behind only Hall of Famers Iván…