World Series hero Bill Mazeroski dead at 89

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, 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 years old.

The Pirates announced Mazeroski’s death early Saturday morning.

“It is with heavy hearts that we convey the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski,” the team wrote to X. “Maz was a 7-time All-Star and the best home run hitter in baseball history. He was a beloved member of the Pirates family and will be greatly missed.”

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