I don’t have the words to adequately express my gratitude for Tony Barbone and the impact he has had in my life and the lives of my family & friends.  While he passionately taught me how to be a better player & coach his leadership & mentoring went well beyond the baseball field. He impacted thousands of people  throughout his career, thousands, all while demanding we apply our skills to be better brothers, husbands & fathers. It’s a privilege to have called Bones my coach & friend

-Pat McGee
Pasadena City Head Coach

Tony Barbone was my coach, a mentor, a peer.  He helped shape me into the coach, father, husband and grandfather that I am today.  His influence in my life cannot be measured by words, but his value in my lifetime, his wisdom and commitment to me, my career and my family is immeasurable.  Tony truly lived his calling.  He helped shape hundreds of players lives with his tough love, discipline, teaching and meticulous approach through the sport of baseball.

-Chris Stevens
Allan Hancock Head Coach

Tony Barbone made a major impact in my life and everyone who interacted with him. His passion for people, attention to detail, and ability to instruct was truly admirable. He had an uncanny ability  to make everyone feel valued regardless of their role.I’m going to miss talking with him and his friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.He will be missed but not forgotten!

-John Knott
Mt. SAC Head Coach

Bonz was a father figure to many of us.
Many of us came from broken or disfunctional homes, and Bonz was a great example of a man who loved God,
Baseball, and loved to compete.
I was fortunate to be able to spend alot of time with him after my playing days were over.
We golfed, played cards, basketball, worked together and served on a state baseball committee.
I continued to learn life lessons from coach for as long as I could.
Bonz touched many lives and I am thankful for the time he invested in me to make me a better man.
My families prayers go out to Mrs. Barbone, his daughters Jen and Ashley and their husbands.

-Mike Salazar
Rio Hondo Haed Coach

Article from Azusa Pacific   https://athletics.apu.edu/news/2025/4/14/baseball-legendary-apu-coach-tony-barbone-passes-away-at-71.aspx

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