Bill Buckner ruined my childhood
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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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 seventh game. The NL champion Mets eventually beat the AL champion Red Sox, four games to three.
Don't just take my word for it.
- Bill Simmons article
- Respected journalist Bill Simmons feels my pain.
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- Hammrhd Hammrhd Apr 9, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
- Billy Bucks was and always will be a beloved Chicago Cub. By the way, how did that Babe Ruth trade work for the beans?
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- anton55 anton55 Oct 25, 2007 @ 10:05 am
- I felt my heart fall into my gut on that play.
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- KarenKay KarenKay Oct 25, 2007 @ 8:36 am
- 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
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- trying trying Oct 25, 2007 @ 6:57 am
- I saw that game as well. Disheartening at first but these things do pass. Great lens.
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- SemperFidelis SemperFidelis Oct 25, 2007 @ 6:54 am
- 5* I remember the play. I still feel the disbelief as the ball went through Bil Buckner's legs. :o(
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