Yankees release heartfelt statement after Bob Boone’s passing

The New York Yankees are paying tribute to the father of manager Aaron Boone. Bob Boone passed away at the age of 78.

“The Yankees mourn the passing of Bob Boone, who grew up in our sport and spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved as an exceptional player, respected manager and distinguished executive,” the team said in part in a statement.

Bob Boone spent nearly two decades playing in Major League Baseball. He won a World Series while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. He also played for the California Angels and Kansas City Royals.

Bob played catcher in the big leagues. He won the Gold Glove Award seven times, and also was named an All-Star four times. He finished his…