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William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5, 1936), nicknamed "Maz" and "the Glove", is an American former second baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played his entire career for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972.
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- Wheeling, WV, United States
- September 5, 1936
Bill Mazeroski was a stellar second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning eight Gold Glove Awards and hitting the first walk-off home run in World Series history in 1960. Learn more about his career, stats, and plaque at the Hall of Fame website.
- Your turn to hit -- Oct. 13, 1960. According to baseball folklore, a Pirates coach had to remind Mazeroski that he was due to lead off the Pirates’ ninth.
- Cooperstown? Not so fast -- 2001. This was the year when Mazeroski was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee after falling short in 15 tries on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot (1978-92).
- Changing dance partners -- 1958-67. Reflecting his defensive greatness and adaptability, Mazeroski won eight Gold Glove Awards in 10 seasons while working alongside three shortstops: Dick Groat, Dick Schofield and Gene Alley.
- All-around excellence -- 1958. Statistically, this was Mazeroski’s most productive season. He won his first Gold Glove and reached career highs in home runs (19) and OPS (.747) while driving in 68 runs.
Nov 5, 2022 · How the Pirates' second baseman hit the first and only walk-off homer to end a World Series against the Yankees in Game 7. Read the story behind the historic moment and its impact on both teams and fans.
Bill Mazeroski was a Hall of Fame second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1967. He won two World Series, four NL All-Star selections, and a Gold Glove award, and hit a walk-off home run in the 1960 World Series.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Mazeroski, the only player to hit a World Series-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Find out how he went from a coal-mining town in West Virginia to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
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