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Free Buckner by Marvin Terry
Baseball Almanac is pleased and honored to present a series of original baseball related cartoons by artist Marvin Terry. Each one of his magnificent drawings takes a unique look at our national pastime — a game we love, a game we sometimes do not love...
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"Tired of all the grief, (Bill) Buckner moved his family from Boston to Boise, Idaho, in 1993. Reached over the weekend by the Idaho Statesman, Buckner said he was attending the Boise State-Fresno State football game that night, adding that Game 1 didn't 'mean squat to me.' Buckner also told the paper that he only 'slightly' hoped the Red Sox prevailed. 'I have no strong feelings one way or another, but if (a Red Sox championship) would mean that no one would bother me or my kids, I guess I would like to see them win it,' Buckner said." - The Arizona Republic (Dan Bickley, October 26, 2004)
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"Forgive Buckner"
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"Forgive Buckner"
by Marvin Terry © 2004
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You can purchase a signed, numbered, limited edition print of this baseball cartoon for your personal collection by contacting the artist directly: Marvin Terry.
Time Magazine once listed "Ten Indelible Images from the Fall Classic" and number four on their list was Bill Buckner's error, 1986, Game 6. Here is the write-up:
In reality, it was merely a fielding error in a game already tied after Boston relievers couldn't hold a two-run, two-out lead in the 10th inning of what should have been the game that gave the Red Sox a World Series win. But considering the cursed history of the Red Sox — no World Series championship since 1918; Game 7 losses in 1946, '67 and '75 — there are many who remember the play as if the World Series trophy itself rolled through first baseman Bill Buckner's legs. A rainout gave Boston another day to recover for Game 7, and despite holding and eventually squandering a three-run lead in that game, it was Buckner's error that's held responsible for losing the Series.
Source: Time Magazine.
How do you feel about Bill Buckner? Should he be allowed to rest? Will the Boston Red Sox fans forgive & forget? Share your honest opinion on Baseball Fever.
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