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   Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame. William Joseph Buckner (December 14, 1949 – May 27, 2019) was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams from 1969 through 1990, most notably the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.

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3. davidkrell.com › hall-fame-case-bill-bucknerThe Hall of Fame Case for Bill Buckner - David Krell

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   Oct 27, 2016 · Buckner, a journeyman baseball player, gained immortality because Wilson’s grounder went through his legs. In the hearts and minds of baseball fans, Buckner’s error lost the World Series for the Red Sox. Never mind that Buckner might not have beat Wilson to the bag even if he fielded the ball.

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   Dec 14, 2010 · Is Bill Buckner in the Hall of Fame? Bill Buckner has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. When was Bill Buckner drafted? Bill Buckner was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2nd round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from Napa HS (Napa, CA). What position did Bill Buckner play? Bill Buckner was a First Baseman and Leftfielder.

   • Place Of Birth: Vallejo, CA, United States

   • Birth Date: December 14, 1949

5. bleacherreport.com › articles › 1014338Gates Brown, Bill Buckner and a Closer Look at Hall of Fame ...

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   Jan 7, 2012 · Buckner isn’t Hall of Fame material, but his numbers—including, ironically, a solid fielding record (and the penultimate mark for assists in a season by a first baseman)—exceed that...

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7. www.mlb.com › news › remembering-bill-buckner-afterRemembering Bill Buckner after his death - MLB.com

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   May 27, 2019 · The baseball world mourned the loss of Bill Buckner, an All-Star first baseman who amassed more than 2,700 hits and won a batting title in his 22-year career, after he died Monday at the age of 69 following a battle with Lewy body dementia.

8. time.com › 5596687Bill Buckner Forgave Boston — and That's What Matters | TIME

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   May 27, 2019 · Buckner finished his 22-year career, which stretched across four decades (1969-1990), with 2,715 career hits, close to the 3,000 hit milestone that all but guaranteed Hall of Fame...

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   Who is Bill Buckner and what did he do?

   • Buckner touted his work as House co-sponsor for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and his representation of “more hospitals than anyone else in the state Legislature,” including the University of Chicago Medical Center and Provident, Jackson Park and Northwestern Memorial hospitals.

   Kam Buckner, A South Side State Rep, Is Running For Mayor

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   How many games did Bill Buckner play at first base?

   • In 1985, Bill Buckner played (and started) in all 162 games at first base, only the second American League player in baseball history to field (and start) all 162 games at first, behind Norm Siebern! Buckner was the first from the Red Sox, a durability feat not matched in Boston since Buckner.

   Bill Buckner Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac

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   How much did Bill Buckner Ball sell for?

   • The Wall Street Journal. [dead link] ^ "Bill Buckner ball sells for $418,250". ESPN. 4 May 2012. ^ "Auction record for Buckner Ball". Heritage Auctions. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (September 4, 2011). "Mister Softee: Bill Bucker to the rescue?". hitfix.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2011.

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   Did Bill Buckner make a mistake in the 1986 World Series?

   • He is, however, unfairly remembered for committing one infamous error during the 1986 World Series. In 1985, Bill Buckner played (and started) in all 162 games at first base, only the second American League player in baseball history to field (and start) all 162 games at first, behind Norm Siebern!

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10. www.baseball-almanac.com › players › playerBill Buckner Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac

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    Bill Buckner baseball stats with batting stats, pitching stats and fielding stats, along with uniform numbers, salaries, quotes, career stats and biographical data presented by Baseball Almanac.