Bob Boone: key obituary facts
Is Bob Boone dead? Yes. Bob Boone died on November 9, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Bob Boone's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Boone known for?
He was an American baseball player, coach, manager.
More about Bob Boone
Born: 19 November 1947.
Place of birth: San Diego.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Stanford University, Will C. Crawford High School.
Awards: Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
Father: Ray Boone.
Mother: Patsy Dorothy Brown.
Children: Bret Boone, Aaron Boone.
Also known as: Robert Raymond Boone.
Bob Boone, an American baseball player and manager who was a four-time Major League Baseball All-Star, died November 9, 2026, aged 78.
Born Robert Raymond Boone in San Diego, California, he played as a catcher in the major leagues and later managed the Kansas City Royals. His playing teams included the Philadelphia Phillies and California Angels.
His baseball career was part of a multigenerational family history: his father, Ray Boone, was an MLB player, and his sons Bret and Aaron Boone also reached the major leagues. All four were named All-Stars during their careers. After retiring as a player in 1990, Boone was hired as the first manager of the Orlando SunRays, a group’s proposed major-league club. The appointment depended on Orlando receiving a National League franchise scheduled to begin play in 1993. The league instead chose Miami and Denver, so the planned Orlando team did not enter the majors. Boone’s prospective job was part of an effort to bring an MLB franchise to Orlando, rather than a role with an operating team. His career included work as both a major-league catcher and a manager, and his family’s All-Star record spanned three generations of baseball players.