DC Tom Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26832836/bill-buckner-dies-69-battling-dementia May you find in repose the peace that you never found in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierlifer Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 2700 hits and less than 500 strikeouts. What a fantastic career and unfortunately remembered for one play. And from everything I’ve read he was a fantastic human being. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 during the Kison/George Bell karate kick brawl Buckner kicked the Jays aged pitching coach when the old man was on the ground, i was 10 rows up on the sidelines at The Ex enjoying one of the more noted games of the era in 1985.... the 86 WS infamy could not have happened to a nicer guy but hey, all is well, his appearance on Curb was a great and grand gesture, and he helped the 74 Dodgers get to the WS. RIP Sir.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 If you've never watched Curb Your Enthusiasm, watch the Bill Buckner episode. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 it was nice he was invited back to Fenway after they won a World Series.... how did Mookie get out of the way of that wild pitch? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I was going to make a long post about the brittleness and fickleness of the New England sports fan, but decided not to waste my Memorial Day. Short story 1: Billy Buckner deserved better fans. Short story 2: I hope St. Louis clobbers the Bruins. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 yikes he looked frail on that show.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Tierlifer said: 2700 hits and less than 500 strikeouts. What a fantastic career and unfortunately remembered for one play. And from everything I’ve read he was a fantastic human being. As the saying goes, you can build a thousand houses, but if you ***** one sheep, you're known as a sheep ***** and not a carpenter. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 that was a World Series where fans of neither team picked a side with total hate and fire against the other. unless it's the Yankees it very rarely happens to get fans watching to that level of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, row_33 said: that was a World Series where fans of neither team picked a side with total hate and fire against the other. That wasn't the case here. I ***** hated the Sox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, DC Tom said: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26832836/bill-buckner-dies-69-battling-dementia May you find in repose the peace that you never found in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. Goddamn. I had no idea he was battling dementia. So sad. Here's to Buckner .... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Rest in Peace!!!!!!!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 50 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: As the saying goes, you can build a thousand houses, but if you ***** one sheep, you're known as a sheep ***** and not a carpenter. I really think you just made that up. But it needed to be made up. It's a good saying. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 RIP If I’m ever battling dementia, I pray the end comes quickly....... More for my family than myself. And to be known for that one play is terrible, but it IS the first thing I thought of. Life is not always fair. Prayers to his family and friends. 1 minute ago, DC Tom said: I really think you just made that up. But it needed to be made up. It's a good saying. I’m not sure if he made it up, or just heard it a lot. As he said...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26832836/bill-buckner-dies-69-battling-dementia May you find in repose the peace that you never found in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. I remember that game like it was yesterday and I am a very casual MLB fan. I was watching with guys at college with some from NYC and others from Boston. Good spirited ball busting and beer drinking. I miss those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: I remember that game like it was yesterday and I am a very casual MLB fan. I was watching with guys at college with some from NYC and others from Boston. Good spirited ball busting and beer drinking. I miss those days. it was just as the Jays got going in 85, and every **** from Southwestern Ontario who cheered for the Tigers chose to cheer for the Red Sox obnoxiously. and those Mets were a vile bunch, probably the most hated baseball team ever, taking curtains calls and taunting the opponents after sac flies made it 15-0 Mets so it was a fun watch in residence as people took it way too seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: As the saying goes, you can build a thousand houses, but if you ***** one sheep, you're known as a sheep ***** and not a carpenter. The King-slayer agrees with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I still think Mookie had a good chance of beating him to the bag. The only reason the ball went in between his legs was because he knew he had to hurry the heck up to get Mookie at 1st. RIP. Great ball player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 My favorite Red Sox player ever. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, Another Fan said: I still think Mookie had a good chance of beating him to the bag. The only reason the ball went in between his legs was because he knew he had to hurry the heck up to get Mookie at 1st. RIP. Great ball player The blame rightfully belongs on the manager, who should have had a defensive replacement in the game. Buckner could hardly walk and yes, he knew he needed to hustle to beat Mookie. As a young Mets fan that still ranks as one of my all-time favorite moments. Sucks Buckner had to put up with that schitt for the rest of his life. The Sox could still have won game 7. Norwood has it tougher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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