Aaron Boone Father: Bob Boone’s Career, Net Worth & Personal Life

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The descendant of American pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone, son of the two-time American League All-Star Ray Boone, and the loving father of former infielder and manager of the New York Yankees of the Major League Baseball Aaron Boone, Bob Boone is the former catcher, four times All-Star and 1980 World Series champion.

Bob is also a proud father of former Major League Baseball second baseman Bret Boone.

Remarkably, all four family members were named All-Stars during their careers which seems rather enthralling.

Aaron Boone's Father Bob Boone
Aaron Boone’s Father Bob Boone (Source: Call to the Pen)

Bob played nineteen seasons in the major league with different teams such as Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals.

Besides being an excellent baseball player, he also served as manager in the major league for teams such as Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Royals.

Bob’s youngest, Aaron, currently serves as the manager for the Yankees. He was ejected nine times in the 2022 season for arguing with plate umpire Brian Knight which is four times more than any other major league manager.

For more details about the athletic family, read the whole thing. But first, please check the facts table below.

Aaron Boone Father | Quick Facts           

Birth Name Robert Raymond Boone
Known As Bob Boone
Date of Birth November 19, 1947
Age 76 Years Old
Birthplace San Diego, California, United States
Religion Christian
Sexual Orientation Straight
Mother’s Name Patsy Boone
Father’s Name  Ray Boone (Raymond Otis Boone)
Gender Male
Profession Former Major League Baseball Player & Manager
Famous For  Catcher, Four-Time All-Star, Son of Late Ray Boone (MLB Player), Father of Aaron & Bret Boone (Former MLB Players)
Nationality American
Education Will C. Crawford Senior High School, Stanford University
Height 6′ 2½/1.88 m/188 cm
Weight 202 lbs./91 kg
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Build Large
Marital Status Married
Wife Susan Boone (m. 1967-Present)
Children Three Sons (Aaron Boone, Bret Boone )
Grandchildren Sergot Boone, Brandon Boone, Jeanel Boone, Bella Boone, Jacob Boone, Savannah Boone
Siblings Rod Boone, Terry Boone
Zodiac Sign  Scorpio
Played For Philadelphia Phillies (1972-1981)

California Angels (1982-1988)

Kansas City Royals (1989-1990)

Teams Managed Kansas City Royals (1995-1997)

Cincinnati Reds (2001-2003)

Position Catcher
MBL Stats Games Played: 2,264

Home Runs: 105

Runs Batted In: 826

Runs: 679

Batted Right
Threw Right
MLB Debut September 10, 1972, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB Last Game September 27, 1990, for the Kansas City Royals
Career Highlights 4X All-Star (1976, 1978, 1979, 1983)

7X Gold Glove Award (1978, 1979, 1982, 1986 to 1989)

World Series Champion (1980)

Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame

Merch  Signed Baseball, Signed Photo
Last Update March 2024

Aaron Boone Father | Early Life, Education & Body Measurements

The former manager for Cincinnati Reds of the Major League Baseball, Bob Boone, was born Robert Raymond Boone on November 19, 1947, in San Diego, California, United States.

His father, Raymond Otis Boone, played as an infielder in the Major League for twelve seasons and also worked as a scout for Red Sox after retirement.

Similarly, his mother, Patsy Boone, was a synchronized swimmer who swam with Esther Williams in the movies.

Bob’s extended family have been sportsmen.

Three Generation of All-Stars
Three Generation of All-Stars (Source: MATT VEASEY)

He had two siblings; brother Rod Boone and Sister Terry Boone. Terry was a swimmer, and Rod was a college baseball player who played Triple-A ball in the Astros and Royals organizations.

Bob attended Will C. Crawford Senior High School in San Diego, California.

And after completing his high school education, he went to Stanford University.

While at college, he was admitted to the Zeta Psi fraternity.

Age & Body Measurements

As a 1947 born, Bob is 76 years old as of March 2024. His November 19 birthdate makes him a Scorpio known for being determined, brave, and loyal.

Boone stands 1.88 meters tall and weighs around 202 lbs.

As a former athlete and manager, he tends to do his best to stay in peak physical condition. However, with advancing age, his body is starting to give up on him.

And thankfully, no news about him contracting any chronic disease have come out.

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Aaron Boone Father | Career

After attending Stanford University, Bob Boone was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth round (126th overall) of the 1969 amateur draft.

He played as a major leaguer for nineteen seasons, ten of those with the Phillies.

Besides Phillies, he played for California Angels from 1982 to 1988 and Kansas City Royals from 1989 to 1990.

He retired from organized baseball in 1990 and was soon hired by Orlando SunRays as its first manager.

After Orlando, Bob returned to the Royals in 1995 as the team’s manager. However, after two seasons, he was let go.

Aaron Boone's Father Bob Boone During His Playing Career
Aaron Boone’s Father, Bob Boone, During His Playing Career (Source: Pinterest)

In 2001, Cincinnati Reds hired Boone to be the skipper replacing Jack McKeon, aka “Trader Jack.”

Throughout nineteen seasons in the MLB, Boone was four times All-Star in the years 1976, 1978, 1978, and 1983.

He made the National League All-Star team three times in a Philadelphia Phillies jersey and helped them win the 1980 World Series.

For his astronomical contribution to the team, Boone was honored with induction into the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame in 2005.

Furthermore, Bob won the Gold Glove Award a staggering seven times throughout his career.

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Short Bio On Aaron Boone

Aaron Boone, originally Aaron John Boone, is a baseball manager and former infielder who played in the major league for thirteen seasons.

He played baseball from 1997 to 2009 and, after retirement, pursued a career as a manager. He currently manages the New York Yankees of the major league.

In fact, he signed a three-year extension with The Bombers with a club option for 2025 following the 2021 season.

Aaron attended Villa Park High School and played baseball, where in his senior year, he was named the Century League’s co-player of the year.

On the third day of the 1991 MLB Draft, the California Angels selected Aaron, but he had no intention of signing a professional contract.

New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, Bob Boones Son
New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, Bob Boone’s Son (Source: Sports Illustrated)

After completing high school, he went to the University of Southern California. He played colligate baseball for the USC Trojans.

Following his super successful college baseball, the Cincinnati Bengals of the MLB drafted Boone in the third round of the 1994 MLB Draft.

As a player, Boone played for the teams such as New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros.

Boone expressed his interest toward retirement on September 16, 2009, and on October 4 played his last game.

He then went on to pursue a broadcasting career and eventually landed to team managing job, which he still continues.

Aaron Boone Father | Family, Children & Personal Life

As mentioned before, the Boone family are the descendants of the American pioneer Daniel Boone, whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States.

Bob’s extended family have been sportsmen.

His father played professional baseball for twelve seasons and was one of the most decorated infielders of his generation.

Similarly, his mother was a champion swimmer.

The Boone Family
The Boone Family (Source: Daily Dose of Sports)

Bob has been married to the love of his life Susan G. Roel since September 9, 1967.

He and his wife have three children together, two of which followed in their father’s footsteps and pursued baseball professionally.

Proving the assertion the apple does not fall far from the tree, Bob’s grandson, Bret’s son Jake Boone also plays as an infielder in the Washington Nationals minor league system. How crazy is that?

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Aaron Boone Father | Net Worth

Aaron Boone’s father, Bob Boone, played in the Major League for nineteen seasons in total which earned him not just fame and accolades but also a boatload of money to lead a comfortable life.

According to some sources, his March 2024 net worth sits at around $4 million.

Bob was last under agreement in 1990 with a one-year package worth $1.9 million.

Over the years, he earned $900,000 in 1988, another $900,000 in 1989, and $1.9 million in 1990.

As for his son Aaron, his net worth as of March 2024 is estimated to be $16 million.

On December 17, 2008, Aaron signed his career’s final contract with the Houston Astros worth $750,000.

All in all, he earned $17,968,452 in MLB over the course of his career.

Of the total earnings, he made $17,718,453 in salaries and $250,000 in incentives.

Throughout his career, Aaron made the most money, i.e., $7,350,000, with the Cleveland Indians over three seasons.

Unknown Facts

  • Bob caught Mike Witt’s perfect game (11th perfect game in major league history) on September 30, 1984.
  • Boone retired at the age of 42 because of a broken finger. He was then signed by Kansas City Royals.
  • Aaron Boone underwent open heart surgery in 2009 to to replace his bicuspid aortic valve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Is Bob’s youngest son Aaron Boone still managing the Yankees?

Yes, Bob’s son Aaron Boone is still managing the Major League Baseball team New York Yankees.

In 2021, he signed a three-year contract with the team with a club option for 2025.

How accomplished baseball player is Bob’s son Bret?

The third-generation of a professional athlete, Bret is a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award, and four-time Gold-Glove winner.

How many seasons did Bret Boone play in the major league?

Bob’s son Bret played 14 seasons in the Major League for teams such as Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Minnesota Twins.

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