The New York Yankees are paying tribute to the father of manager Aaron Boone. Bob Boone passed away at the age of 78.
“The Yankees mourn the passing of Bob Boone, who grew up in our sport and spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved as an exceptional player, respected manager and distinguished executive,” the team said in part in a statement.
Bob Boone spent nearly two decades playing in Major League Baseball. He won a World Series while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. He also played for the California Angels and Kansas City Royals.
Bob played catcher in the big leagues. He won the Gold Glove Award seven times, and also was named an All-Star four times. He finished his MLB career with 826 career RBIs, and 105 home runs.
Bob, like his son Aaron, also worked as a MLB manager following his playing days. He spent time managing the Royals, as well as the Cincinnati Reds.
“His legacy is profound, and we can see the values he embodied carried forward by his son, Aaron, in his leadership of the Yankees. Our entire organization joins the baseball community in extending its heartfelt condolences to the entire Boone family and all who had the privilege of being touched by his friendship,” the Yankees said in their statement.
Aaron Boone has managed the Yankees since the 2018 season. He is in a long line of Boones who made a major impact on MLB. Aaron's brother Bret also played in the big leagues.
“My dad- He was my mentor, my coach, my rock. He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man,” Bret Boone posted to X on Tuesday.
Yankees fans, like the franchise, are sending their condolences to the Boone family following this loss.