Background
Buckner, William J. was born in 1949 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Leonard Dean and Marie Katharine (Dapper) Buckner.
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William J. Buckner
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William J. Buckner, American professional baseball coach, retired professional baseball player. Achievements include leading the National League in: batting average (.324), 1980; doubles (35) 1981, (38) 1983; at-bats (657), singles (147), 1982. Named to National League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 1981.
Education
Attended, University Southern California, Los Angeles. Attended, De Paul University, Chicago.
Career
1st baseman, outfielder Los Angeles Dodgers, 1968-1976, Chicago Cubs, 1977-1984, Boston Red Sox, 1984-1987, 1990, California Angels, 1987-1988. 1st baseman Kansas City Royals, 1988—1989. Real estate investor.
Hitting coach Chicago White Sox, 1996—1997. Manager Brockton Rox, Canada American Association Professional Baseball, since 2011.
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Connections
Married Jody Ann Schenck, February 16, 1980.
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Religion
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Political Party
Republican