Robert Raymond Boone

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: November 19, 1947 in San Diego, CA
High School: Crawford HS (San Diego, CA)
School: Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 6th round of the 1969 amateur draft.
Signed June 11, 1969. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 10, 1972 (Age 24)   vs. CHC 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Angels/Royals 1972-1990
Agents: Arthur Rosenberg [*]
Final Game: September 27, 1990 (Age 42)   vs. CAL 3 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Father of Aaron Boone, Father of Bret Boone and Son of Ray Boone
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