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Earlier today we learned that Boston Red Sox legend Bill Buckner had passed away at the age of 69.
A statement from the #RedSox regarding the passing of Bill Buckner: https://t.co/vWCils9KF1 pic.twitter.com/nIjkDVvzy4
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 27, 2019
Following Buckner’s passing there were plenty of touching tributes being posted online celebrating his life and baseball career.
RIP: Bill Buckner, a dignified man who handled his (largely unfair) place in MLB history with uncommon grace, even humor. A whopping 2,715 hits don’t lie. But what also doesn’t lie is the beautiful kinship he shared with Mookie Wilson. The two men together always made me smile. pic.twitter.com/KLOqyZfbXZ
— Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) May 27, 2019
This is not right. My former major leaguers and teammates are slowly moving off into the sunset. I am really upset about Bill Buckner’s passing. He’s another guy I wished I could have played with, not just against. He was a terrific hitter as well as a human being. Tears.
— keith Hernandez (@keithhernandez) May 27, 2019
And there this was this weird tribute from Darren Rovell.
Bill Buckner’s death comes with unexpected guilt. The guilt of 8-year-old me, who thanks in part to his error (it’s Calvin Schiraldi & Bob Stanley too) got his only major sports championship (Mets, Jets, Nets, Islanders). Rest In Peace, Bill. I’m sorry my joy came with your pain. pic.twitter.com/P5wbRUAy0u
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 27, 2019
Rovell got immediately blasted over his strange tribute to Buckner.
I'm sure Bill's family sends their condolences for your pain
— Mike (@MikeBCSN) May 27, 2019
Holy shit Darren
— Matthew (@RealNameNotMatt) May 27, 2019
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) May 27, 2019
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) May 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/StelliniTweets/status/1133134200415105025
https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/1133155003336744962
— PacingPete, Spokesman for Dorsia (@PacingPete) May 27, 2019
— Zach Chartrand (@Zartrand) May 27, 2019