1986 World Series – Game 6: Boston Red Sox @ New York Mets
October 25, 1986 – Shea Stadium, New York

Game 6 of the 1986 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets is one of the most famous games in baseball history. Broadcast nationally on NBC with Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola, the game was filled with tension and unforgettable ambience.

The Red Sox took the lead early and were just one strike away from their first championship since 1918. But in the bottom of the 10th at Shea Stadium, the Mets staged a legendary comeback. Gary Carter, Kevin Mitchell, and Ray Knight kept the inning alive with clutch hits. A wild pitch tied the game, and then came the moment that defined the Series: Mookie Wilson’s ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner’s legs. The error allowed Ray Knight to score, giving the Mets a stunning 6–5 victory.

This “Buckner game” is remembered as the ultimate collapse for Boston and one of the greatest comebacks in Mets history. The crowd at Shea erupted, Vin Scully’s iconic call captured the moment, and baseball lore was forever changed.

Final Score: Mets 6, Red Sox 5 (10 innings).