Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Bill Mazeroski, famed for hitting the most decisive home run in World Series history, passed away at age 89 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
- His iconic home run occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 in the 1960 World Series, securing a victory for the underdog Pittsburgh Pirates over the New York Yankees.
- The Pirates announced Mazeroski's death but did not disclose additional details.
- Mazeroski's memorable home run trot included a hesitant start, a celebratory jump between bases, and navigating through jubilant fans who flooded the field after the historic win.
- The 1960 championship was particularly significant as it ended a 35-year title drought for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
