BOSTON—Bill Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died Monday. Buckner won an NL batting title, was an All-Star and got 2,715 hits in a 22-year career. But it was a little groundball in the 1986 World Series that forever changed his legacy. The Red Sox lost 8-5 in Game 7, and their World Series drought continued until they won the championship in 2004. In 2008, Buckner accepted an invitation to throw out the first ball for the home opener at Fenway Park as the Red Sox celebrated winning another title.

Source: thestar May 27, 2019 18:56 UTC