Bill Buckner

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  • Bill Buckner is a retired Major League Baseball player. Despite having a successful career that lasted over 20 years, he is best remembered for committing an error at first base, costing the Boston Red Sox game 6 of the 1986 World Series. During the 1986 World Series, Boston led the series with the New York Mets 3 games to 2 going into game 6. New York came back to tie the game in the 10th inning and Mookie Wilson was at the plate. Wilson hit a ground ball to first base which rolled under Buckner's glove and through his legs into right field. The error allowed Ray Knight to score the winning run. This forced game 7, which the Mets went on to win.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: December 14, 1949
    2. Batted: Left
    3. Threw: Left
    4. MLB Debut: September 21, 1969
    5. Final Game: May 30, 1990
    6. Batting Average: .289
    7. Hits: 2715
    8. RBI: 1208

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