Bob Boone, a four-time MLB All-Star who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series, died Monday. He was 78.

Boone's death was confirmed by his son, former MLB infielder Bret Boone, on Facebook. Bob is also the father to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

Bob — a sixth-round selection by the Phillies in the 1969 MLB Draft — went on to build quite the baseball legacy upon reaching the majors in 1972. It took him a few years to fully find his footing, but he eventually developed into a solid hitter capable of fantastic defense behind the plate as a catcher.

From 1976 to 1979, Boone hit .282/.351/.414, making three All-Star teams and winning two Gold Glove awards.

After 10 seasons in Philadelphia, Boone joined the California Angels for seven years before closing out his career with the Kansas City Royals. He made one more All-Star team and took home five additional Gold Glove awards before calling it a career as a player.

He didn't stay out of baseball for long. Five years later, Boone was tapped to manage the Royals. He posted a 181-205 record in three years with the team, never making the playoffs. After a few years away, he re-emerged as a manager, leading the Cincinnati Reds for three seasons. The team went 190-238 under Boone.

Bob Boone built a baseball legacy

Boone's impact on the game lasted far longer than his actual career in it. Two of Boone's three sons turned in lengthy MLB careers. Additionally, Boone's father, Ray, turned in a lengthy MLB career as an infielder.

Bret was a three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove award winner who played 14 years in the majors.

Aaron turned in a 12-year career as a player, making one All-Star team. He's more known, of course, for his nine-year run as the Yankees' manager. Aaron has led the team to a 790-565 record over that period, though a World Series championship has remained elusive.

A fourth generation of the Boone family also had a shot at the majors. In 2017, the Washington Nationals selected Jake Boone, Bret's son, in the MLB Draft. Jake played just one season of minor-league ball before shifting to the independent leagues.

Phillies pay tribute to Bob Boone

Boone's status within the game remained strong up until his death Monday. A number of prominent baseball personalities paid tribute to Boone on social media Tuesday.

Jim Bowden, who hired Boone to manage the Reds, also paid tribute to his former colleague.

New York Mets legend Mike Piazza also honored Boone, saying the Phillies' star was responsible for Piazza wanting to be a catcher.