Mazeroski’s Ninth-Inning Heroics Define a Hall of Fame Career
Bill Mazeroski, the Pirates second baseman whose ninth-inning homer in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series delivered Pittsburgh its first championship in 35 years, died at 89. Renowned for defense as much as power, Mazeroski won eight Gold Gloves and, after years of waiting, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. His iconic walk-off remains one of baseball’s most famous moments, cementing his legacy in the sport.