Baseball legend Bob Boone dies at age 78

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 10, 2026 at 19:35

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 died at 78. He won 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 baseball players. His sons are Bret Boone and Aaron Boone. Aaron manages the New York Yankees.

“Boone hailed from a family of baseball players,” — Victor Fenwick, regional editor at Halton Stow Media, explained.

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

Nov 11 — Boone hailed from a family of baseball players....

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halton Stow Media desk and last updated 18:09 UTC.

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