FATES FOREVER INTERTWINED

Bill Buckner and Mookie Wilson will forever be remembered for THAT play in the 1986 World Series. Prior to joining the Red Sox, Buckner played 1B for the Chicago Cubs. During his career in Chicago, Buckner batted over .300 four times, leading the league in 1980 at .324. In 1984, The Cubs traded Buckner to Boston in exchange for a pitcher - Dennis Eckersley.

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