a play that has since been prominently entrenched into American sports lore.[1]

New York came back to tie the game with three straight two out singles off Calvin Schiraldi and a wild pitch by Bob Stanley. Mookie Wilson fouled off several pitches before hitting a slow roller to Buckner at first base. Aware of Wilson's speed, Buckner tried to rush the play, and the ball rolled under his glove, through his legs and into right field, allowing Ray Knight to score the winning run.[6]

Boston was leading the heavily favored New York Mets three games to two in the 1986 World Series when game six of the series went into extra innings.