THE STORY
In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series on October 25, at Shea Stadium in New York, Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner failed to field a ground ball by Mookie Wilson in the 10th inning. This error allowed the New York Mets to score the winning run, tying the series at three games each. The Mets went on to win Game 7, securing the championship.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Boston Red Sox; New York Mets; Bill Buckner
WHY IT MATTERS
This moment is emblematic of the Red Sox's prolonged championship drought, often associated with the 'Curse of the Bambino.'