He had a solid career-- 22 years, .289 average, more than 2,700 hits.
Unfortunately, Buckner will always be remembered for one horrible moment-- an error that helped give the New York Mets the 1986 World Series.
Buckner confronted the issues. He didn't hide. Bill Buckner threw out the first pitch at a Red Sox game in 2008. He was cheered and forgiven, as he should be.
