Longtime Phillies, Angels, and Royals catcher Bob Boone passed away on Monday. He was 78 years old.
Boone was a mainstay behind the plate between 1972 and 1990, catching a total of 2,225 games, which rank third all-time behind Ivan Rodriguez and Carlton Fisk. He was a stellar defensive catcher who won seven Gold Gloves and threw out 39.7% of baserunners attempting to steal across his career. Boone was also a noteworthy contributor in the playoffs, batting .311 in eight postseason series and leading the Phillies to their first-ever World Series title in 1980 with a .412 batting average.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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