DET@BOS: Bill Buckner throws the out first pitch
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2013
- 4/8/08: Bill Buckner throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Dwight Evans in front of a standing ovation at Fenway Park
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Bill Buckner never had to apologize to us Boston fans, us Boston fans had to apologize to Bill Buckner. R.I.P to a great player and an even better man.
Amen
You hit the nail right on the head with that one
100% agreed
Así es. That's right
There was never a game 7 for the Red Sox after the game 6 ending. Long live Bill Bukner.
I'm so glad Boston fans righted their wrong with Bill and he got to have this moment. He took so much guff when he shouldn't have. RIP, sir.
Boston fans could never right the wrong that bill and his entire family had to endure. Red Sox fans are far from the best
Bill himself always said it was the press not the fans and he was right.
RIP Bill Buckner. You will be missed.
Just like that ground ball
@@yeetstreetUSA not funny or cool bud
@@Lebronisthegoat3 Oh come on! It was ...... a little funny.
I will never forget that World Series in 1986, watching it as a 10-year old kid. The game should never have got to that point, the Red Sox bullpen couldn’t close the door. Also, correct me if I am wrong, but wasn’t Buckner usually subbed for late in games defensively? I applaud Bill for being willing to show grace and make this appearance after all he had been through.
I'm a Mets fan who watched that 86 game live. I shed a tear watching this great player have his moment. Nice job Red Sox.
As a Mets fan, I can tell you this is one f the most amazing moments in Baseball. What a great moment of healing for Buckner this must have been.
A day of healing for Bill Buckner. You could almost see the weight come off his shoulders.
I legitimately felt good for the guy in this moment. The city of Boston really has moved on and is now showing appreciation for him, kind of heart warming.
It wasn't him who needed to heal, it was the horrible media and fans.
RIP Billy. 86 was NEVER your fault
CORRECT....
It was John McNamaras fault & especially Calvin Schiraldis’.
It’s was a little his fault.
@ Dave Linicus Hahahahaha.
After watching that inning over again some years ago, I concluded McNamara, Schiraldi, and maybe even Bob Stanley are more to blame than Buckner ever was.
That's great to see that they put that moment behind them after all of those years. He was a great player, a hof player and that error didn't cost them the championship in'86. There was a multitude of errors in that game but he was made the scapegoat quite unfairly. But as I said the class shown by the Red Sox organisation and the fans that day was brilliant and you could see how much it meant to him. Well done bill. it was a long time coming but you deserved that standing ovation
I think fans couldn't stay mad at him since sox has now won world series even if they had to wait another 18 years. Whatever is the reason, it doesnt matter to me. It's just so touching to see how bill and fans are now cool and that man's life is not ruined anymore
polo424242 Doubt they would have done this if Boston still didn’t win
I had no idea Mr. Buckner was sick, my condolences to his family. I just saw this for the first time and am crying. And I rooted for the Mets that night. This... is beautiful and it's sad he went through this torture. Thankfully, he found a release here. This is one of the most poignant standing ovations I can remember.
Harder watching this after he just passed away. I had no clue he had dementia. RIP Bill. Glad he was able to do this.
As a yankee fan, I’m glad we come back to videos like this and appreciate this moment
@@SimplyMAB Yup I am a Yankee fan as well
@@SimplyMAB no one cares that you're a Yankees fan. Regardless of what team you root for, all baseball fans should appreciate this video.
@@SimplyMAB well I care you are a yankees fan. Welcome brother and the Sox Yankee rival is the BEST in Baseball! Alll time!
@@RonnieD1970 Dodgers/Giants a close 2nd ; )
OK, I'm no Red Sox fans but this video makes me tear up. What a great human moment.
I love Bill Buckner. Incredible, durable player in his days and more importantly, a gentleman and a true class act off the field that overcame family tragedy during his youth and perservered through years of scrutiny. Thank you, Mr. Buckner for your example in how to overcome true adversity in life. God bless you always.
Couldn't have said it better myself! God bless
That was a team loss, bb was a part of it but so were Clemens, Gedman, schiraldi and esp bob Stanley. Bb did not choke he just missed a ball unlike the other stooges. Media blew it way out of proportion and I am glad Buckner received this well deserved honor
Leo Derosia yea i always forget they lost game 7 after that too lol. They always put it all on him
Stanley threw a wild pitch.
I've ALWAYS laid the lion's share of blame for that Series loss on manager John McNamara. He had opportunities to make changes and let his team regroup in Games 6 and 7, and he didn't do it because he was too sentimental and caught up in the moment. Buckner was just the convenient face of that choke for the criminal harassers that swirled around him afterward. That said, good on the team and the fans for closing that wound for good before he passed.
Today, Bill Buckner would have turned 70. Happy birthday Bill and rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Lets see if Steve Bartman will be offered to throw out the first pitch next year if the Cubs win world series! ! I doubt Bartman would accept. Buckner for the most kept out of the spotlight during the Red Sox World Series in 04.
RIP Bill. Thanks for the memories. Loved the stach, your baseball cards I always held in high regard. :) Kid of the 70's and 80's.
RIP Bill. I'm glad the city gave you your proper due before you passed
Multiple times. This was in 2008 right after the 2007 WS win. Quite a moment I wish I was there.
RIP Bill from an old cub fan who saw y win a batting title. Thanks for the memories. Rest well good man...
We love you Mr. Buckner! ❤️ Boston, MA
RIP Mr. Buckner, as a Mets fan I always felt you took the brunt of the loss even though you played with heart thru injuries that would have had most players on the DL.
I have to admit I cried. Rip Mr. Bill Buckner. You were a star ⭐player and legendary. I am glad 😊the fans gave you a standing ovation and hopefully that took away the burden on your shoulders that you felt. You will be sorely missed. Rock the heavens now buddy.
I never blamed the Guy! After All, He did NOT loose game SEVEN! The whole damm Team DID!
Rip Bill Buckner. May you be remembered for the great person and player you were!!
So glad the Red Sox paid tribute to this amazing player and man. Bill Buckner did not deserve the backlash he received in 86. McNamara's pitching and defensive choices I believe played a bigger role.
Never knew they did this for him. That was so nice.
RIP bill. First ballot in the Hall of Class
It is a team effort, you win as a team, you lose as a team, individuals should never be blamed nor be considered scapegoats. Buckner was a great player who always gave 120%.
Buckner was the heart and soul of the Red Sox 1984-1987,1990. Awesome to see the unity of Red Sox nation come together.
+larry930legend That's a stretch. He had a great career, and was an important part of the Sox '86 season. Heart and soul? No way.
larry930legend Jim rice??
He may be gone,but Boston showed class by forgiving him...Rest In Peace,Bill
They forgave him AFTER they won the World Series in 2004.
Pretty cool video...and even cooler to be there that day in Right Field Roof Box 33.
RIP Mr. Buckner. I've been a Red Sox fan my whole life and out of all the moments in Red Sox history, good or bad, watching this one gives me the chills more than any. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes. He was a great player and a greater person who should never have taken the brunt of the blame for the 1986 WS loss. I was just a kid at the time the '86 Series happened and I barely remember it, but I will always remember the class with which Mr. Buckner handled himself. This moment makes me proud to be a Red Sox fan and I hope it gave Mr. Buckner some peace at last after all those years of abuse from the media and some of the fans. Thank you Mr. Buckner.
I'm a Yankee fan and think this is awesome.
Great memories of Billy buckner as a cub,guy never struck out,put the bat on the ball.
RIP. Mr Buckner. Great man , great player ! Got a bad rap for one play. Wiping tears today baseball lost a real good one. !
I've never blamed Buckner for what happened in Game Six in '86. I blame McNamara: He should have substituted Stapleton for Buckner at first base as a late-inning replacement as he had done all season. Oh, well: Water under the bridge...
Shouldn't blamed any single person. The way that game collapsed was a complete team effort to blow it. McNamara, the bullpen, Buckner, they all contributed to blowing it. Boston seems to have let it go. It's easy to that since they've won a few World Series over the last decade.
stanley also didn't cover first
Interesting take, but I'd blame Schiraldi for... the entire series.
Lava1964 That I agree. The guy played with 2 bad ankles. He did all he could
Lava1964 I blame McNamara for not dropping him further down in batting order. His ankles were causing him to be a liability at the plate. Spike Owens, Barret & Boggs would all get on base and he'd come up to bat and hit into a double play and Jim Rice would be a lead off hitter with no one on base. Buckner was a difficult guy to manage and probably would've given McNamara a hard time being dropped down in the order.
Watching this even in 2018 still makes me misty eyed.
Regardless of what happened beforehand, this was total class
This is the type of guy our new generation of kids need to learn about. Full of class, gave it his all and never quit. Life is full of ups and downs, and a hero will fail from time to time. RIP
RIP. Philly sends its prayers 🙏
1:10 Gary Sheffield. Classy old-timer himself, starting his 21st season in the majors. He was 17 during the 1986 season, playing professionally already, so for sure he followed that 1986 post season.
rip bill buckner so happy you had this special day
RIP Billy!! Great player and by far a greater man! Always took the high road!
A great player, and a humble, classy man. Sadness from a Mets fan. I always felt badly for the guy. RIP.
RIP Bill Buckner coming from a Cincinnati and New York fan
From a die hard Yankees fan, this made me tear up so happy for a classy great guy Rip Mr Buckner
That was nice to see.
Many people will never remember this but should. Bill buckner had 0 3 strikeout games off all time. The only player to ever do that. Also had 2700 hits. Very successful career and didnt deserve to be treated the way he was. RIP Bill.
One of a select group of people to play in 4 different decades, too. (1969-1991)
@Bradley Bowen, what's the source of your claim about the no three-strikeout games? I looked online to try to verify, but got nowhere.
RIP to one helluva player
goosebumps, tears, all of the emotions
RIP Bill Buckner, a great player and a great man. It’s a shame he’s remembered for an error, he was an amazing hitter.
Yeah and honestly that game was blown when Calvin gave up three two oz singles and Bob Stanley threw a wild pitch to let the time run in. The Buckner error was the least damaging of those three. If they had lost in the 11th or 12th inning instead of the 10th, Bob Stanley would be the the one who needed a moment like this.
As a Mets fan who watched game 6 live I always felt Bill got a raw deal. Good to see you guys finally come to your senses.
I love this so much. RIP, Bill.
Truly wonderful video.
Bill Buckner most certainly did not deserve the hate he received from Red Sox fan's after 1986 series. He was the scapegoat. That game was lost by Manager Dave McNamera (kept seasons defensive specialist, Dave Stapelton, on bench) , Roger Clemens (are you in or are you out Roger?), CALVIN SCHIRALDI, and the "passed ball combo" of Bob Stanley & Rich Gedman. RIP Bill. You were a great ballplayer and a class act.
John MacNamara
He was a great player just shy of 3000 hits and great on curb your enthusiasm
Why he is not in the hall of fame is beyond me.
You see all that pain fall off his shoulders
Cub fan loved him in Chicago, hated this happened in Boston, this made me cry. What a gamer and just seems like a good human.
What a great moment. He really should be in the HOF. Yesterday was a truly sad day for MLB. R.I.P. Bill.
God bless Bill Buckner. Such a class act.
RIP Bill Buckner
it is INSANE to me he got so much flak for the error when there was a wild pitch allowing the tying run to score right before it....
Sad what the media did to him and his family.
Boston really gets these special moments right.
Baseball has a way of providing these monents that can make you tear up years later, like no other sport. And, I'm a NY baseball team fan.
Not only were 35,000 fans cheering at Fenway, but another million were cheering from their couches at home - Bill soaked up the peace offering that day, and it showed.
What a moment. Well deserved! Billy Buckner always a class act.
You could tell that Bill needed that hug at the end of this. He felt guilty for so long making this moment so beautiful. RIP Bill
Rest in Peace Bill
RIP
RIP Mr. Buckner.
Does it make me a bad Yankee fan if I can't watch this without crying?
Yankee fans are allowed to be human once in a while, right? *sniff*
Careful, your brethren will throw you out of the club if they find out.
We're baseball fans first, fans of our teams second.
What was really nice about this, the introduction was so thoughtfully written. Wikipedia says the ovation was four minutes, and you can see MLB cut the video! It could have even been better.
billny33 as a life long Red Sox fan I would say it’s fine. For me I grew up watching these guys. So many memories!
Yankee fans are not human
Nah fam, coming from a sox fan, we're all family when it comes to these situations,
I am not trying to say this isn't a great moment, but what people don't remember is Buckner got a standing ovation the day of his return to the Red Sox in 1990.
R.I.P. Sir...
He was a Great player! Sports is a team sport and no one person is more important than the other! You win as part of a team and you lose as part of a team!
Only respect ✊ rip to a legend
I still tear up watching this.
Bill Buckner.RIP
Sin duda... Bill Buckner... Todo está perdonado!!
Doesn't make up for the years of grief Boston fans gave this man. But better late than never I guess.
Still breaks my heart.
It was a FOUR MINUTE standing ovation. 4 minutes. We love our Boston Red Sox players, no matter what. He died of Lewy Body Dementia. so sad. He was a great, great baseball player.
I'm a Met fan my whole 54 years years of life I bleed orange and blues tonight I bleed Red and White. Bless his entire family way to young to go
Rest in peace bill
He started the ninth inning rally in the playoff against the angels. He limped out a hit and scored on baylors home run.
R.I.P. Bill-that 1 error followed him around like a starving hound.
RIP Bill!
2715 Hits and a 1980 NL Batting title and led off a legendary Rally in the 1986 ALCS. Hell of a career!
I always hated the red sux and I laughed my ass off when that ball went between his legs, but he didn't deserve to be treated like he was after that happened. There was a wild pitch, a hit batter, and other mistakes in that inning also.
(Dodger's) fan respect to you Bill!! R.I.P
Mike Lupica just mentioned that on Sunday 16 players struck out 3x....something Buck never did in 22 years!! RIP to a class act
What the Sox fans did to Buckner was criminal. They don't deserve a player such as Buckner. Never did.
+stevedrums Buckner himself said it wasn't the fans.. It was the media that vilified him.
it absolutly was the media. unfortunetly fans are sheep sometimes
Steve, stop, just stop. Your posting on a video that proves you wrong.
While you feel the need to falsely smear a group of people, here's something undeniably true.
Your parents failed.
Tony Hlavinka So was Buckner booed on Opening Day at Fenway in 1987?
No, he received a standing ovation. And he got another one when he came back to the Red Sox in 1990.
You're an idiot. They cheered his sorry ass the two times he came back as a player so STFU
They say they forgive him. Forgive him for what, it's not like he wanted to make the error. If they wanted to win the world series they would have finished it in game 6 back in 86'
1015Eelvis Or by sweeping the mets since they had a 2-0 lead in the world series, and game 7 for giving up a 3-0 lead, and two pitchers and macnamara they were the ones who clear were the scapegoats. Overall that 1986 world series should have not gone back to shea Stadium, since they went back to fenway, and choked game 3 and 4, and all they had to was win two of the games at fenway.
The error was in game six.
1015Eelvis For me the shock of this video wasn't that the Sox fans forgave Buckner. It was that Buckner forgave the fans.
1015 Eelvis that game though lol "past Buckner behind first base"
+billny33 He's a standup guy, who never deserved the vitriol that he received. Some people put a very unhealthy level of importance on sports. I love my Sox, and I was as frustrated as anyone when that game ended the way it did. The Buckner error was the straw that broke the camel's back, in what will always be remembered as the worst inning in Red Sox history.
The national media were the ones most cruel to him.The real fans know who blew that game
R.I.P. Billy Buck
RIP Bill..:(
A lot of emotions came up in that moment, and they all just clapped it out
R.I.P.
The man was a hitting machine.
The relief pitching prior to his error was horrendous. He was a great player.