BILLY BUCKNER RUMORS

Buckner Regaining His Form

With 29 strikeouts in his last four outings, right-hander Billy Buckner is one of the few guys you’ll see in Double-A ball that has Major League experience. He currently has a record of 1-3 and an ERA at 4.10, which is good considering his first outing of the season was a rough one.
Via redsox.scout.com  |  15 days ago

Some guy bought the Buckner ball for $418,250

According to the Dallas Associated Press and many other sources: The baseball that rolled through the legs of Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series was sold at auction Friday for $418,250. Heritage Auctions said the ball was sold to a buyer who wished to remain anonymous. The sale price includes the buyer’s premium. Charlie Sheen used to own the...
Via MetsOnline  |  25 days ago

Report: Red Sox Sign Billy Buckner, Garrett Mock to Minor League Deals

Bill Buckner could end up taking the field for the Red Sox this year. Not that Bill Buckner, but 28-year-old pitcher Billy Buckner, who has signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox, according WEEI.com. Buckner -- who is not related to the former Sox first baseman -- pitched at the Triple-A level in the Colorado Rockies system last season, going 4-8 with a 6.03 ERA in 23 appearances...
Via NESN.com  |  March 03, 2012

And the Sox Are STILL Signing Pitchers

According to our infallible scrolling news box, Garrett Mock and Billy Buckner (no relation) have signed to minor league deals.Pictured: Billy Buckner and his perfectly healthy ankles.
Via RedSoxLife  |  March 03, 2012

A Couple Notes: About today being the anniversary of the ball going through Billy Buckner’s legs

25 years ago, Mookie Wilson hit a ground ball during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the Red Sox. The ball went through Billy Buckner’s legs, and the Mets ended up winning that game and the entire World Series. If you have ONE MILLION DOLLARS, which is the starting bid, sitting around, you can bid on the ball that went through Buckner’s legs here. Photo from...
Via MetsOnline  |  October 25, 2011

Buy Tickets: Eat Dinner with Mookie Wilson and Billy Buckner

According to many sources, including the Daily News’ Christie Rotondo and Larry McShane, you can bid to have dinner with Mookie Wilson and Billy Buckner. Photo: This autographed photo hangs in my room The press release states that “Fans can purchase tickets (Starting at just $199) by calling 1-888-78-GRAND (888-784-7263) or at www.grandstandsports.com/1986.” It...
Via MetsOnline  |  October 16, 2011
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