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   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.

   • Batting average: .289
   • Home runs: 174

   • Hits: 2,715
   • Runs batted in: 1,208

2. www.cbc.ca › mlb › obituary-bill-buckner-1Bill Buckner, forever known for 1986 World Series error, dies ...

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   May 27, 2019 · Buckner was an all-star and batting champion, but he will be remembered for his error in the 1986 World Series that cost the Red Sox the title. He had Lewy body dementia and received a warm welcome back in Boston in 2008.

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   Dec 14, 2010 · Bill Buckner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-0 , 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: December 14, 1949 in Vallejo, CA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. 1x All-Star. Batting Title. 38 22 22 16 6 6 14 22.

   • Place Of Birth: Vallejo, CA, United States

   • Birth Date: December 14, 1949

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   May 27, 2019 · The Cubs, one of five teams Buckner played for, released a statement about his passing. He was a quality major league player for more than two decades, retiring as a career .289/.321/.408 hitter with 2,715 hits and 174 home runs. He should be remembered for much more than his error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.

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

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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. He was remembered by his former teammates, managers and rivals as a great hitter and a great competitor.

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   May 27, 2019 · Bill Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died at age 69 after battling Lewy body dementia, his family said in a statement.

7. www.npr.org › 2019/05/27 › 727355557MLB Great Bill Buckner Dead At 69 : NPR

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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...

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   How old was Bill Buckner when he died?

   • He was 69. Buckner's wife Jody made the following statement to ESPN's Jer emy Schaap: "After battling the disease of Lewy Body Dementia, Bill Buckner passed away early the morning of May 27th surrounded by his family. Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life.

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   How many teams did Bill Buckner play for?

   • Bill Buckner played for 5 teams; the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, California Angels and Kansas City Royals. How many World Series has Bill Buckner won?

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   How many hits did Bill Buckner have?

   • Bill Buckner had 2,715 hits over his career. How many home runs did Bill Buckner have? Bill Buckner had 174 home runs over his career. What was Bill Buckner's average? Bill Buckner had a .289 average over his career. How many teams has Bill Buckner played for?

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   Who was Bill Buckner?

   • Bill Buckner was an sll-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 biggest blunders in baseball history when he let Mookie Wilson's trickler roll through his legs during the 1986 World Series, died Monday. He was 69.

   Bill Buckner, forever known for 1986 World Series error, dies at 69

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