The infielder, celebrated for his defensive prowess, delivered one of the most iconic moments in baseball history during Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. His 9th-inning home run crushed the powerful New York Yankees, bringing the World Series title to Pittsburgh and cementing his legendary status.
Bill Mazeroski, 1960 WS Hero, Dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates legend who hit the iconic 9th-inning home run to win the 1960 World Series, has died at age 89.