Bill Buckner
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William Joseph Buckner was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for five teams from 1969 through 1990, most notably the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and
Buckner with the Boston Red Sox, c. 1986
Buckner batting at Wrigley Field on June 11, 1981
Buckner watches his misplayed ground ball as Mookie Wilson goes to first.
Buckner signing autographs in 2011
Mookie Wilson
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William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach who played for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays over 12 major league seasons. He is best remembe
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…two outs and no one on base, New York struck back with three straight singles off Calvin Schiraldi, and tied the game on a wild pitch by Bob Stanley. Mookie Wilson fouled off several pitches before hitting a slow roller to Buckner at first base. Aware of Wilson's speed, Buckner tried to rush the play. As a result…
Wilson in 2016
Wilson greets fans alongside Mike Piazza before catching a ceremonial first pitch
Wilson in 1986