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In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, we ask you to pick the most beloved Sox player at each position (1967-present). Yes, he had that little problem with a ground ball in '86, but Billy Buck was a huge part of the pennant-winning Sox. That season, Buckner hit 18 HRs, knocked in 102 runs, and had a huge September, but that often gets overlooked because of you know what. ( Buckner's stats and facts )
MOST BELOVED FIRST BASEMAN
Bill Buckner
In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, we ask you to pick the most beloved Sox player at each position (1967-present).

Yes, he had that little problem with a ground ball in '86, but Billy Buck was a huge part of the pennant-winning Sox. That season, Buckner hit 18 HRs, knocked in 102 runs, and had a huge September, but that often gets overlooked because of you know what. (Buckner's stats and facts)
(Globe File Photo / Tom Herde)