Bill Mazeroski

Professional baseball player and coach

Bill Mazeroski - Professional baseball player and coach
Born

September 5th, 1936
88 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and coach, recognized for playing as a second baseman. Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972. Achieved legendary status by hitting a game-winning home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees, leading the Pirates to victory. Later served as a coach for the Pirates and managed various minor league teams.

Hit the game-winning home run in 1960 World Series

Played for Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001

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