Remembering Pirates' 1960 World Series hero and Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski (1936-2026)

We are saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, who hit one of the greatest home runs in baseball history. On Oct. 13, 1960, Game 7 of the World Series, bottom of the 9th inning, Mazeroski smashed a walk-off home run to lead the Pirates to a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the championship. Mazeroski’s most famous moment was just a snapshot of his brilliant career. A 10-time All-Star and 8...