Bill Buckner's legacy extends far beyond one fielding mishap. The former Boston Red Sox first baseman and veteran of 22 MLB seasons died Monday at age 69, his family confirmed in a statement. "After ...

Former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner, who was a member of the 1986 World Series team that lost to the New York Mets, throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the home Opening Day baseball ...

BOSTON — Bill Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died Monday. He was 69. He died after a long battle with Lewy body dementia, ...

After retirement Buckner moved with his family to Idaho, out of the media spotlight. Boston fans eventually forgave and even embraced him. The Red Sox, who finally won the World Series in 2004 and ...

Bill Buckner was an All-Star and batting champion, a gritty gamer who was welcome on any team. "I've got a lot of respect for the guy," Red Sox fan Christopher Lee said. "Twenty-two years in the ...

Buckner came up through the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, starting in the minors under Tommy Lasorda, who would go on to manage the Dodgers themselves with great success. With Los Angeles, Buckner ...

Bill Buckner was an All-Star and batting champion, a gritty gamer who was welcome on any team. A reliable fielder, too. But a little grounder forever changed his legacy. Buckner, who made one of the ...

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died Monday. He was 69. He died after a long battle with Lewy body ...