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May 27, 2019 · The former MLB star, who made one of the most infamous plays in history, passed away after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia. His family released a statement confirming his death and expressing their gratitude for his life and legacy.
May 27, 2019 · The former Red Sox first baseman passed away after a long battle with dementia. He was remembered for his 2,715 hits and his friendship with Mookie Wilson, but also for the infamous play that cost Boston the title in 1986.
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May 27, 2019 · Buckner passed away after battling dementia, according to his family. He was best known for a crucial error in the 1986 World Series, but also had a long and successful career in MLB.
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May 27, 2019 · Bill Buckner, an All-Star first baseman who played for the Dodgers, Cubs and Red Sox, died at 69 following a battle with Lewy body dementia. The baseball community paid tribute to his career, character and legacy, despite the infamous error in the 1986 World Series.
May 27, 2019 · Buckner passed away after battling dementia, according to his wife. He was a career .289 hitter and played for five teams, but is mostly remembered for his error in the 1986 World Series.
May 27, 2019 · Bill Buckner at bat in a 1987 exhibition game between the Mets and the Red Sox at Shea Stadium. ... An earlier version of this obituary misstated the score of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series when ...
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May 27, 2019 · Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner, shown in March 1986, died Monday at the age of 69. Despite a well-regarded 22-year career, he was best-known for an infamous gaffe in the 1986 World Series.
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