To forgive in Boston.

[chldfknungrnd764]

Took 2 World Series to do it.:)

BOSTON (CBS) ― The Red Sox opened their 2008 season at Fenway Park with World Series rings, trophies, Boston sports legends, the Boston Pops and a flyover of F-16 jets Tuesday. But Bill Buckner stole the show when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Buckner played for the Red Sox twice - from 1984 to 1987 and again in 1990, when he finished his professional career. But, he is best known for his infamous error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. The Mets went on to win Game 7 and the World Series.

[DaveR]

... But, he is best known for his infamous error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series ...
... that's a shame ... I remember seeing somewhere that he easily has Hall of Fame stats, and isn't in

[chldfknungrnd764]

... that's a shame ... I remember seeing somewhere that he easily has Hall of Fame stats, and isn't in

His career with the Dodgers was classic, there were so many stars in L.A. during the 70s.

[trento]

'buck' CAME to the cubs in '77 or '78, WITH ONE LEG...it never really healed. he should not have even been playing defense in '86. DH'ing yes, playing 1B no...i forgot who hit the groundball in '86 but trust me they knew who to hit it to...buck's damn near a career .300 hitter.

[fred da warrior]

'buck' CAME to the cubs in '77 or '78, WITH ONE LEG...it never really healed. he should not have even been playing defense in '86. DH'ing yes, playing 1B no...i forgot who hit the groundball in '86 but trust me they knew who to hit it to...buck's damn near a career .300 hitter.


That was Mookie Wilson, wasn't it?

[trento]

yeah at first i thought it was mw that scored, but you're right he was batting...

[fred da warrior]

yeah at first i thought it was mw that scored, but you're right he was batting...


Gary Carter scored.....

[JMJ]

... that's a shame ... I remember seeing somewhere that he easily has Hall of Fame stats, and isn't in

Great career, but not HOF worthy. Might've been had he had two good legs.......JMJ

[trento]

not to sound corny but i remember as a 7-year-old, my dad, a former ss/2b(american legion ball) would tell me to get down on one knee for groundballs...that way the ball stays in front of you.

[Chris Burns]

... that's a shame ... I remember seeing somewhere that he easily has Hall of Fame stats, and isn't in

Gonna have to disagree Dave.

According to Baseball-Reference.com (which I spend most of my time through stuff I have to write with my job):
These are other players with similar stats (through their search algorithm):
1. Mickey Vernon (880)
2. Al Oliver (870)
3. Steve Garvey (859)
4. Mark Grace (857)
5. Willie Davis (852)
6. Vada Pinson (833)
7. Buddy Bell (832)
8. Julio Franco (822)
9. Hal McRae (822)
10. Jose Cruz (821)

NONE of those are hall of famers. Great players nonetheless...