Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner misplays a grounder in the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets.

The Red Sox invited Bill Buckner to throw out the first pitch in 2008 after Boston won its second World Series title in three seasons. Buckner drew loud cheers as he walked from the Green Monster in left field to the mound, and made his ceremonial toss to former teammate Dwight Evans.

Bill Buckner, left, poses with Mookie Wilson in 2001. Buckner and Wilson were forever linked when Wilson's ground ball in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series slipped through Buckner's legs, allowing the winning run to score.

Former Boston Red Sox's players Bill Buckner, right, and Wade Boggs walk on the field prior to game at Fenway Park on May 25, 2016. Buckner and Boggs played on the Red Sox 1986 team that lost the World Series in seven games to the New York Mets.

The Red Sox acquired Bill Buckner in 1984 in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Boston sent pitcher Dennis Eckersley, as well as Mike Brumley to the Cubs.

Boston's Bill Buckner, right, hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against against the Chicago White Sox on June 1, 1987 in Chicago.

Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner raises his arm in joy while standing on second base after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS against the California Angels on Oct. 11, 1986. The Red Sox won the game 4-3 in 11 innings and went on to win the series in seven games.

Bill Buckner of Chicago Cubs comes up safe during first inning pickoff attempt as Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Jason Thompson applies belated tag in Chicago on Sept. 15, 1981. Buckner became a star with the Cubs, winning a batting title in 1980 and making the All-Star team in 1981. He made his major league debut in 1969 as a 19-year-old with the Los Angeles Dodgers.