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Bob Boone, a four-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals, has died at 78. His son Bret announced the news on social media. Boone was part of baseball's first three-generation family, with his father Ray and sons Aaron and Bret also playing in the majors. Boone was known for his durability and exceptional defensive skills, catching 2,225 games in his 19-season career. He played a key role in the Phillies' 1980 World Series win and was inducted into the Phillies' Wall of Fame in 2005. After retiring, Boone managed the Royals and Reds before working in the Washington Nationals' front office until 2021.
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