Trivia

Was ejected in his major league debut (21 June 1997).

Hit a dramatic eleventh inning, series-ending homerun for the New York Yankees off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield in Game Seven of the 2003 American League Championship Series

Third baseman with the Cincinnati Reds (1997-2003[start]), the New York Yankees (2003[end]), Cleveland Indians (2005-2006), Florida Marlins (2007), Washington Nationals (2008), and Houston Astros (2009).

Father is Bob Boone. Brother is Bret Boone. Grandfather was Ray Boone. All have had successful major league baseball careers.

Attended the University of Southern California

(December 29) Agrees to a $925,000, 1-year deal with the Florida Marlins. (2006)

(6 December) Signed a one-year, one million contract with the Washington Nationals. (2007)

Announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Boone plans to work as a broadcaster for ESPN. (February 2010)

(18 December) Signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Houston Astros. (2008)