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Bill Buckner Throws Out First Pitch at Red Sox Opening Day
Published 4/8/2008 at FanIQ Blog
Now that Boston has won two World Series in the last four years, Red Sox Nation was finally ready to forgive Bill Buckner. That's at least the way it seemed this afternoon, when the former first baseman who infamously let Mookie Wilson's ground ball slip under his glove allowing the game winning run to score for Mets, forcing a Game 7 that New York would eventually win. Buckner was brought in after the Red Sox had paid tribute to all the Boston sports legends. Either way, it was a nice gesture and Buckner sure was appreciative. "[It was] ...

Bill Buckner Comes Back To Boston For First Pitch
Published 4/9/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Two World Series titles in four years is apparently enough to allow Bill Buckner to make a safe return to Boston . Bill Buckner Red Sox first pitch ( Wonder what country this is taking place in ) The scourge of the ‘86 Series against the Mets was on hand Tuesday to throw out the first pitch in the Red Sox’s home opener. It was reportedly the first time Buckner was back at Fenway since 1997, when he was a coach with the Chicago White Sox. And how did the Sawx supporters react to Bill’s appearance? (Video after the jump.) With a standing ovation (and with very low audio): You can see Buckner wipe away the tears as he sauntered from ...

Bill Buckner Throws the First Pitch at Fenway?
Published 4/9/2008 by bstew at MiamiSportsBlog.com - Miami Hurricanes Blog, Miami Dolphins Blog, Miami Heat Blog, Florida Marlins Blog, Florida Panthers Blog
I’m not buying it. No fucking way. If Ray Finkle comes back to Dolphins Stadium to take place in a bullshit ceremonial tribute, he’s done.

The Return of Billy Buck
Published 4/9/2008 by The Omnipotent Q at The Mighty Quinn Media Machine
Here is the clip from YouTube of Bill Buckner's emotional return to Fenway Park yesterday, to throw out the first ball to Dwight Evans. It was truly a special moment. The clip, from NESN, lasts just over 3 1/2 minutes. I'm really glad Bill decided to return to Fenway yesterday. It was time to finally turn the page on what happened 22 years ago. Like I wrote yesterday, most Red Sox fans I know never held anything against him, and the majority of the blame for the failure in 1986 lies with others. Right after the 1986 World Series, I always said that if I ever met Bill in a bar, I'd ...