April 8, 2008
Bill Buckner returns
Well, that was unexpected. Bill Buckner has stepped back on Fenway soil since leaving the stadium as the posterchild for the Red Sox's struggles since 1918. His last time at the stadium was in 1997, when he served as the White Sox's hitting coach. He has never had any interest in returning --- until now. He received a raucous welcoming and it's good to see that chapter closed in Buckner's life.
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4 Comments on "Bill Buckner returns"
#1
Posted by Pizza Cutter, April 8, 2008 3:57 PM
Shame for a guy who had as good a career as he did to be remembered for... well... that.
#2
Posted by Nathan Fournier, April 8, 2008 5:18 PM
A small error he was the hitting coach for the White Sox
#3
Posted by Evan Brunell, April 8, 2008 6:56 PM
Whoops, brain fart. Of course it was hitting. Thanks.
#4
Posted by Gerry, April 8, 2008 11:31 PM
Welcome back, Billy. Only a numb brain could agree with the media hype. You helped us get to that series. Thanks for the memories . . . all of them.
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