MLBPA: Former Reds manager Bob Boone dies at 78

MLBPA: Former Reds manager Bob Boone dies at 78 Advertisement Updated: 9:48 AM EST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Fletcher Keel Digital Editor MLBPA: Former Reds manager Bob Boone dies at 78 Updated: 9:48 AM EST Nov 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Fletcher Keel Digital Editor Former Cincinnati Reds manager Bob Boone has died, according to a statement by the MLB Players Association. He was 78. Advertisement "Bob Boone had an enduring impact on the field," the MLBPA said in its statement. This content is imported from x. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. A statement from the MLBPA on the passing of Bob Boone pic.twitter.com/wald8uO24f — MLBPA (@MLBPA) November 10, 2026 Over a 19-year career, Boone won the Gold Glove Award seven times as a catcher, was named to four All-Star teams and was a member of the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies World Series team. Boone spent 10 of his 19 MLB seasons in the City of Brotherly Love. He also spent seven years with the California Angels and two seasons with the Kansas City Royals. Off the field, Boone served as a leader of the MLBPA and was a strong voice for player rights' in the 1970s and 1980s. "The player community, past and present, owes him an enormous debt of gratitude for his commitment and dedication to the union and its mission," the MLBPA's statement continues. After his playing career ended, he turned to the managerial seat, managing the Reds and Kansas City Royals. Boone managed the Reds for parts of three seasons, from 2001 until 2003, going 190-238 with Cincinnati. While in Cincinnati, he managed his son, Aaron, who is now the manager of the New York Yankees. Another one of Boone's sons, Bret, also played for the Reds, doing so from 1994-1998. Boone's stint with the Royals pre-dated his time with the Reds, doing so from 1995-1997. He went 181-206 with Kansas City. Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Inflation numbers are in. Try our calculator to estimate the cost difference of various groceries US Air Force evacuates aircraft from a base in England because of a threat, US official says The US to become first nation to fully shun a UN Human Rights Council review AI-generated political ads spiked in 2026, but campaigns still prioritized other means of messaging