Bill Buckner and Mookie Wilson will forever be linked by one of the biggest World Series blunders of all-time – the ground ball that Wilson hit underneath Buckner’s legs in 1986.

"Bill Buckner personified toughness and grit, and his determination to play through pain defines him far more than any single play ever could," said Red Sox chairman Tom Werner.

FILE - In this March 29, 2001, file photo, New York Mets coach Mookie Wilson poses with former Boston Red Sox player Bill Buckner in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File) ...

In this Oct. 25, 1986 photo, former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner misplays the ball during Game 6 of the World Series against the New York Mets.

Bill Buckner, a veteran of 22 MLB seasons and persevered after a calamitous fielding error in the 1986 World Series died Monday morning. He was 69.

Former Boston Red Sox player Bill Buckner acknowledges the cheers from the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit ...

Bill Buckner, who played 22 seasons in the MLB and is unfortunately known for perhaps the biggest blunder in World Series history, has died at the age of 69. Buckner died on the morning of ...

Valentine tweeted that he will miss his former teammate. Buckner was traded to the Cubs in 1977, and enjoyed some of his best seasons in Chicago. He won the NL batting title in 1980, hitting .324.

Sad news to report: Jody Buckner, the wife of former Dodgers, Cubs, Red Sox, Royals and Angels first baseman Bill Buckner, says that her husband died today. The statement from the Buckner family: ...

Former Red Sox Bill Buckner, left, received a warm welcome from the fans at Fenway Park and his old teammate, Dwight Evans, right, during festivities to celebrate today’s home opener.

Buckner's MLB career spanned five teams over 21 seasons. He primarily played first base, but spent time in right and left field. A contact hitter not known for his power, Buckner accumulated over ...