Baseball legend Bill Mazeroski dead at 89

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Bill Mazeroski, the Baseball Hall of Famer who famously hit a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was 89.

The Pirates announced Mazeroski’s death earlier Saturday morning.

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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski (9) poses for a portrait on the field. (Malcolm Emmons/USA TODAY Network.)

"It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Bill Mazeroski," the team wrote on X. "Maz was a 7-time All-Star who hit the greatest home run in baseball history. He was a beloved member of the Pirates family and he will be deeply missed."

Mazeroski made his debut with the Pirates when he was just 19 years old. He earned his first All-Star selection at his age-21 season in 1958. He tallied nine more after that.

He made MLB history in 1960 when he helped the Pirates defeat the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series. He took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning. The solo home run gave Pittsburgh the 10-9 win.

Pittsburgh Pirates former second baseman Bill Mazeroski (left) chats with manager Clint Hurdle (right) prior to the Pirates hosting the Washington Nationals at PNC Park. (Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)

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Mazeroski remains the only player to hit a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series and it’s considered to be one of the greatest home runs ever hit. While the home run is his claim to fame, his defensive prowess is likely what landed him in the