Tuesday, April 8, 2008

You Can Go Home Again

Former Boston Red Sox 1st baseman Bill Buckner wipes a tear from his eye after receiving a 4 minute long standing ovation after his introduction today at Boston's Fenway Park, where he threw out the first pitch at the Sox' 2008 home opener, which also included the team receiving their 2007 World Series rings. He then threw a perfect strike to his catcher for the day, his former team-mate Dwight Evans.

More here, including video and photos

http://cbs4.com/sports/bill.buckner.boston.2.695128.html

Oh, in the game itself, the Red Sox shut out the Detroit Tigers, 5-0.