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Baseball Legend Bill Mazeroski Passes Away at 89

2/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bill Mazeroski, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman, died February 20, 2026, at age 89.
He hit the walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series to win for the Pirates.
Mazeroski spent 17 years with the Pirates, earning eight Gold Glove awards and ten All-Star selections.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Mazeroski is survived by two sons and four grandchildren.

History

Historical Context

Bill Mazeroski's iconic walk-off home run on October 13, 1960, clinched the Pittsburgh Pirates' 10-9 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series, marking the first time a World Series ended with a home run. This moment secured the Pirates' first championship since 1925 and solidified Mazeroski's legacy as a Hall of Fame player, celebrated for his defensive prowess and clutch hitting.

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Story summary

Bill Mazeroski, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman, died February 20, 2026, at age 89.
He hit the walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series to win for the Pirates.
Mazeroski spent 17 years with the Pirates, earning eight Gold Glove awards and ten All-Star selections.
He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Mazeroski is survived by two sons and four grandchildren.

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