Buckner returns to Fenway Park

 
The ceremonial first-pitch drama is over. Former Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner kicked off the championship celebration at Fenway Park. [link]

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Red Sox to Raffle Off World Series Rings. Volvo C30

The Boston Red Sox team charity, the Red Sox Foundation, today launched the 2008 World Series Ring Raffle that will enable nine lucky Red Sox fans to receive genuine 2007 World Series rings. In addition, a 10th lucky winner will receive a new Volvo C30 Red Sox Special Edition car with all net proceeds from the 2008 Ring Raffle will benefit the Red Sox Foundation. Beginning at 11:30 AM ...
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My Fenway Opening Day Fantasy

I've always felt that if you're world champs, you should get to open the next season at home. No questions asked. You just sit there with your scepter and plates of meat, and the other teams travel to your park. Seems right to me. But apparently not ...
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Bill Buckner to Throw Out First Pitch

All the Red Sox demons come home to roost today as the infamous Bill Buckner will throw out the pitch for opening day at Fenway Park, according to Boston.com. Buckner, of course, made the famous error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the Mets which led to the Sox losing the game and eventually the Series. Buckner declined to appear at Fenway after the Sox won the 2004 World ...
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A familiar bling to it: Red Sox getting Series rings

World Series rings were to be presented to Red Sox players, coaches and staff during a pregame ceremony Tuesday at Fenway Park.
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Buckner greeted by standing ovation at forgiving Fenway

Some thought Bill Buckner would never be welcomed back in New England yet alone Fenway Park. But after 21 years and two World Series titles the Red Sox fans have forgiven him,
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