PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 13: Former Philadelphia Phillie, Bob Boone participates in Alumni Weekend ceremonies before a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on August 13, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets won 6-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
1980 Phillies champion Bob Boone resigning from Nationals after COVID vaccine mandate
Former Philadelphia Phillies star Bob Boone will reportedly resign from his role in the Washington Nationals front office rather than comply with their COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
The elder Boone, who was a Nationals Vice President and Senior Advisor to GM Mike Rizzo, confirmed that he and the franchise were “unfortunately” parting ways on Wednesday.