Biography

Bill Buckner achieved baseball immortality and infamy among Boston Red Sox fans (collectively known as The Red Sox Nation) when as Red Sox first baseman, he let a ball weakly hit by Mookie Wilson scoot between his legs during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series (1986). The spectacular bone-headed play gave the one-strike-away-from-losing New York Mets new life, and they went on to win Game 6 and the World Series in seven games. Buckner's unbelievable play prolonged the "Curse of the Bambino" that had plagued the Nation for 66 years, after Babe Ruth had been sold by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee to the New York Yankees. The following year, the Sporting News' annual baseball supplement featured a cover photo of Buckner's miscue with the headline, "Can Anyone Doubt the Red Sox Hex"? The Nation took it so hard that a retired Buckner was forced to move out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as his children were being harassed by young Red Sox fans.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jon C. Hopwood

Perhaps best remembered for the infamous play in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series where a ground ball hit by Mookie Wilson went through Buckner's legs, extending the series, which was won by the New York Mets. Charlie Sheen bought the ball for more than $93,000 in 1992.

Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1976), Chicago Cubs (1977-1984), Boston Red Sox (1984-1987, 1990), California Angels (1987-1988), and Oakland Athletics (1988-1989).

Led the National League in doubles, 1981 (35) and 1983 (38).

Led the National League in batting average in 1980 (.324).

Made major league debut on 21 September 1969.