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first_reported: 2026-11-10 14:43 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 14:43 EST
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# Bob Boone, 1980 Phillies World Series catcher, dies at 78

Former Phillies catcher Bob Boone, who helped the team win its 1980 World Series, has died at 78, his son Bret Boone said on Facebook.

Section: [Sports](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: [Bob Boone](/philadelphia/wiki/bob-boone.md), [Bret Boone](/philadelphia/wiki/bret-boone.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/bob-boone-philadelphia-phillies-obituary-world-series-1980/), 2026-11-10 14:43 EST: Bob Boone, former Philadelphia Phillies catcher and 1980 World Series champion, dies at 78

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