In the eyes of the Red Sox front office, Bill Buckner’s legacy is far more than one misplayed ground ball.
The former Red Sox first baseman died Monday morning at the age of 69, following a battle with Lewy body dementia, according to his family. Buckner played in 2,517 games during his 22-season career, 526 of which came with the Red Sox. His career included a National League batting title and two World Series appearances.
“We are proud that Bill Buckner wore a Red Sox jersey during the course of a terrific career that spanned more than two decades,” Red Sox principal owner John Henry said in a statement.