William Joseph Buckner was an American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder, who played in Major League Baseball for five teams from 1969 through 1990, including the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox.

How did Bill Buckner died?

Buckner died on May 27, 2019, of Lewy body dementia at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his family members at the time of his death. In a statement, Buckner's family said, "Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life.

Who hit Bill Buckner's ball?

NEW YORK -- The most significant baseball in Mets history is returning home to Flushing. In a wide-ranging interview with SNY's Steve Gelbs that aired on Wednesday, new Mets owner Steve Cohen revealed he owns the ball that Mookie Wilson hit through Bill Buckner's legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.