Bob Boone Father: All About Ray Boone! [2023 Update]

Ray Boone, originally Raymond Otis Boone, the father of four-time All-Star catcher Bob Boone was an American baseball infielder and scout who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1948 to 1960.

Boone played in the Major League for twelve seasons, recording impressive stat, including 22 home runs for the Tigers.

He primarily played shortstop and third baseman and was a two-time American League All-Star and led his league in runs batted in with 116 in 1955.

Aside from his son, Ray Boone’s grandson Aaron and Bret also played in MLB.

Interestingly, all four family members were named All-Stars during their respective careers, which seems rather intriguing.

Ray’s one of grandson, Aaron Boone, currently serves as the manager of the MLB team New York Yankees.

Aaron was ejected nine times in 2022 for arguing with plate umpire Brian Knight, four times more than any other major league manager.

For more details about the three generations of professional athletes, read the whole thing, and do not forget to go through the facts table below.

Bob Boone Father | Quick Facts               

Birth Name Raymond Otis Boone
Known As Ray Boone
Date of Birth July 27, 1923
Date of Death October 17, 2004
Birthplace San Diego, California, United States
Death Place San Diego, California, United States
Religion Catholic
Sexual Orientation Straight
Mother’s Name Beulah Boone
Father’s Name  Donald Boone
Gender Male
Age When Died 81 Years Old
Profession Major League Baseball Player
Famous For  Third Baseman & Shortstop, Two-Time All-Star, Father of Bobby Boone, Grandfather of Aaron & Bret Boone
Nationality American
Education San Diego’s Hoover High School
Height 6 feet/1.8 m/180 cm
Weight 172 lbs./78 kg
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Build Large
Marital Status Married
Wife Patsy Boone
Children Bob Boone (Son), Rod Boone (Son) & Terry Boone (Daughter)
Grandchildren Nine (including Aaron & Bret)
Siblings Donald Boone, Phyllis Boone
Zodiac Sign  Leo
Played For Cleveland Indians (1948–1953)

Detroit Tigers (1953-1958)

Chicago White Sox (1958-1959)

Kansas City Athletics (1959)

Milwaukee Braves (1959-1960)

Boston Red Sox (1960)

Position Infielder
MBL Stats Batting Average: .275

Home Runs: 151

Runs Batted In 737

Batted Right
Threw Right
MLB Debut September 3, 1948, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB Last Game August 11, 1960, for the Boston Red Sox
Career Highlights 2X All-Star (1954, 1956)

World Series Champion (1948)

AL RBI Leader (1955)

Merch  Baseball Card
Last Update December 2023

Bob Boone Father | Early Life, Education & Body Measurements

Ray Boone was born Raymond Otis Boone on July 27, 1923, in San Diego, California, United States, to Beulah and Donald Boone.

While there is not much information about his parents except for their names, it is known that Ray went to Hoover High School in San Diego.

He threw and batted right-handed and was listed as 172 lbs. and 1.80 meters tall.

Ray was Leo, given his birth date of July 27.

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