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Bill Mazeroski, 1960 World Series Hero, Dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Pittsburgh Pirates infielder famous for his glove and the 9th-inning home run that won the 1960 World Series, has died at age 89.

Mazeroski, known more for his fielding than his bat, delivered the iconic moment in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. He hit a 9th-inning home run to beat the New York Yankees and secure the championship for Pittsburgh.