Bob Boone
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Robert Raymond Boone
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 202 lb.
- School Stanford University
- Debut September 10, 1972
- Final Game September 27, 1990
- Born November 19, 1947 in San Diego, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Bob Boone was a very durable catcher known for his defensive skills. A star at Stanford University, he has played more games than any other player out of Stanford. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals over his 19 year career. After he retired as a player, he was a Cincinnati Reds coach in 1994 and later managed the Kansas City Royals and the Reds. He joined the Washington Nationals in 2005 and is currently (as of March 2007) an Assistant General Manager and Vice President, Player Development.
He has the rare distinction of being the son of a major leaguer (Ray Boone) and the father of two others (Bret Boone and Aaron Boone). Another son, Matt Boone, and Bob's brother Rod Boone never made it to the majors after a starring career at Stanford. Mark McLemore and Brian Dorsett played with both Bob and Bret Boone; while Dante Bichette played with both Bob and Aaron Boone.
He made his first Baseball Card appearance in the 1973 Topps set.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1973 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 4-time All-Star (1976, 1978, 1979 & 1983)
- 7-time Gold Glove Winner (1978/NL, 1979/NL, 1982/AL & 1986-1989/AL)
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980
| Preceded by Hal McRae | Kansas City Royals Manager 1995-1997 | Succeeded by Tony Muser |
| Preceded by Jack McKeon | Cincinnati Reds Manager 2001-2003 | Succeeded by Dave Miley |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Tacoma Tigers | Pacific Coast League | 56-87 | 10th | Oakland Athletics | ||
| 1993 | Tacoma Tigers | Pacific Coast League | 69-74 | 7th | Oakland Athletics | ||
| 1995 | Kansas City Royals | American League | 70-74 | 2nd | Kansas City Royals | ||
| 1996 | Kansas City Royals | American League | 75-86 | 5th | Kansas City Royals | ||
| 1997 | Kansas City Royals | American League | 36-46 | -- | Kansas City Royals | replaced by Tony Muser on July 9 | |
| 2001 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 66-96 | 5th | Cincinnati Reds | ||
| 2002 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 78-84 | 3rd | Cincinnati Reds | ||
| 2003 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 46-58 | -- | Cincinnati Reds | replaced by Ray Knight on July 28 |
