Bob Boone '65
Bob Boone '65
A member of a three-generation baseball family, Bob Boone was an excellent defensive catcher who lasted 19 seasons and caught more than 2,200 games. He handled the pitching staff of seven teams that made it to the post-season, and he won Gold Gloves in both leagues.
Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1972-81)
California Angels (1982-88)
Kansas City Royals (1989-90)
Managed
Kansas City Royals (1995-97), Cincinnati Reds (2001-)
Post-Season
1976 NLCS, 1977 NLCS, 1978 NLCS, 1980 NLCS, 1980 World Series, 1981 NLDS, 1982 ALCS, 1986 ALCS
Ultimate Games (1-2)
1980 NLCS Game Five, 1981 NLDS Game Five, 1986 ALCS Game Seven
Honors
All-Star (4): 1976, 1978-79, 1983; Gold Glove (7): 1978-1979, 1982, 1986-1989