Aside from your 1978 MVP, what was your most memorable experience with the Red Sox?
Nancy S., Peabody, MA

Aside from the memories of 1978, the next memory that jumps out at me is being there and watching the Red Sox win the World Series in 04. I was on teams that came so close twice. Both times, 1975 and 1986, we were one win away from bringing Boston a championship and we didn’t win it.

The 2004 team was a great experience.  They were the underdog against the Yankees and completed the greatest comeback in sports history.

People keep asking me about my thoughts on the Red Sox having Bill Buckner return to throw out the first pitch during the home opener. I thought it was great! Bill Buckner didn’t leave Boston on good terms so this allows him to have a positive memories of the Boston Red Sox and their fans. This was good for Bill, the fans, and for the Red Sox Organization.

There are a few guys who have been tacked to the wall by the fans. Guys like Bob Stanley, Bill Buckner, or Mike Torrez who had successful careers save for one unfortunate event in a key situation.

I was in the clubhouse for the first pitch and I thought it was funny to see the confusion on the faces of some of the younger players. They had no idea what the ovation was for. The game has changed and the younger players know more about iPods, cell phones, and video games than Williams, Yaz, and Fisk.