Bill Buckner ruined my childhood
I was 12 years old in 1986 when my childhood came to a abrupt halt. My parents were on the brink of divorce. (Yawn. Whose parents weren't?) I saw my seventh grade crush and first love, Jessica, pick her nose and eat it. (I knew she was too good to be true.) And on October 25th, Bill Buckner had a slow ground ball slip through his legs, ending my hopes of seeing the Red Sox win the World Series.
Top 5 reasons Bill Buckner shouldn't have been in the game
- His mustache was so bushy, there is no way it didn't block his vision while fielding.
- This guy's knees and ankles were so bad, he looked like an arthritic flamingo when he walked.
- The Red Sox had a great defensive first baseman, Dave Stapleton, wasting away on the bench.
- Buckner was already 0 for 5 batting on the day.
- He was obviously hungover from drinking too many Appletinis the night before.
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The Bad Guys Won! A Season of Brawling, Boozing, Bimbo-chasing, and Championship Baseball with Straw, Doc, Mookie, Nails, The Kid, and the Rest of the 1986 Mets, the Rowdiest Team Ever to Put on a New York Uniform--and Maybe the Best
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The New York Mets 1986 World Series Collector's Edition
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Thanks Bill.....
The 1986 Mets, celebrating their 25th season , coasted to a 108-54 record behind...
I'm all serious looking like I had something to do with winning it.
1986 World Series
The 1986 World Series pitted the New York Mets against the Boston Red Sox. It was cited in the legend of the "Curse of the Bambino" to explain the error by Bill Buckner in Game 6 that allowed the Mets to extend the series to a 7th game. The NL champion Mets eventually beat the AL champion Red Sox, 4 games to 3.
I want to stick a fork in my eye when I see these.
Don't just take my word for it.
- Bill Simmons article
- Respected journalist Bill Simmons feels my pain.
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Reader Feedback
Hammrhd wrote
Billy Bucks was and always will be a beloved Chicago Cub. By the way, how did that Babe Ruth trade work for the beans?
Posted April 09, 2008
KarenKay wrote...
OMG...I was in college. Brand new BoSox fan, so pumped they were in the world series. Could not believe my eyes....Thanks for the not so fond memories...lol!
KK
Posted October 25, 2007
trying wrote...
I saw that game as well. Disheartening at first but these things do pass. Great lens.
Posted October 25, 2007
SemperFidelis wrote...
5* I remember the play. I still feel the disbelief as the ball went through Bil Buckner's legs. :o(
Posted October 25, 2007
