AthleteAmerican1949 – present
Bill Buckner
MLB first baseman, 1986 World Series error
Biography
American professional baseball player who played first base for multiple MLB teams including the Boston Red Sox. He is remembered for his 22-year career and a notable error in the 1986 World Series.
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Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1949
Thinking about the name
Buckner
English origin
“An occupational surname derived from 'buck' and 'ner' (worker), originally meaning 'one who works with bucks' or a hunter/deer-handler. Buckner carries occupational heritage combined with strength, suggesting working-class pride and practical connection to nature. As a given name, it evokes self-reliance and traditional craftsmanship.”