'RIP Dad': Bob Boone’s Son Leaves Heartbreaking Note as Farewell to MLB Veteran

Bob Boone, the Philadelphia Phillies catcher who retired with a then-record 2,225 games caught and seven Gold Gloves, passed away at 78. His son Bret Boone, a three-time All-Star second baseman, shared the news on social media and later paid tribute to the man who shaped his career.

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