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Mike North’s #18: Bill Buckner

Mike North’s Top 20 Sports Figures: In a video series commemorating his 20th anniversary in sports broadcasting, North is offering his view of the Top 20 sports figures in Chicago. Today - #18, Bill Buckner, first baseman for the Cubs. Watch North explain why and then leave a comment agreeing or disagreeing, or making your case for someone you think belongs on his list.

Ÿ North and longtime broadcast partner Dan Jiggetts will host “The Monsters 20th Anniversary Event” at 6:30 p.m. March 8 at Arlington Park. Buffet tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.arlingtonpark.com

Mike North's #20: Mark Aguirre

Mike North's #19: Dick Allen

Mike North's #17: Dennis Rodman

Mike North's #16: Tony Esposito

Mike North's #15: Nellie Fox

Mike North's #14: Norm Van Lier

Mike North's #13: Ozzie Guillen

Mike North's #12: Ryne Sandberg

Mike North’s #11: Bill Melton

Mike North’s #10: Jeremy Roenick

Mike North's #9: Doug Buffone

Mike North's #8: Carlton Fisk

Mike North's #7: Bobby Hull

Mike North's #6: Gale Sayers

Mike North's #5: Walter Payton

Mike North's #4: Ernie Banks

Mike North's #3: Dick Butkus

Chicago Cubs Bill Buckner takes some soil samples on his way back to first base in home action against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago, Friday, May 28, 1982. Associated Press
Bill Buckner, 22, infielder of Chicago Cubs in March 1978. Associated Press
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