Bill Buckner

William Joseph Buckner (December 14, 1949 – May 27, 2019) was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for five teams from 1969 through 1990, including the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox. Buckner began his career as an outfielder with the Dodgers, helping them to the 1974 pennant with a .314 batting average. After a serious ankle injury, he was traded to the Cubs in 1977. The Cubs moved him to first base, and he won the National League batting title in 1980 and was named an All-Star in 1981. Buckner was known for his defensive skills, setting a record for first basemen with 161 assists in 1983. He was traded to the Red Sox in 1984 and played with them until 1987. Buckner's career was unfortunately overshadowed by a crucial error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, but he remained an accomplished player throughout his career.