We are saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, who hit one of the greatest home runs in baseball history.
On Oct. 13, 1960, Game 7 of the World Series, bottom of the 9th inning, Mazeroski smashed a walk-off home run to lead the Pirates to a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the championship.
Mazeroski’s most famous moment was just a snapshot of his brilliant career. A 10-time All-Star and 8-time Gold Glove winner in 17 seasons with Pittsburgh, Mazeroski was considered one of the finest defensive second basemen of all time.
He hit .323 in 12 Postseason games and won 2 World Series rings with the Pirates. A statue depicting Mazeroski’s famous trip around the bases in 1960 stands outside PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Mazeroski was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. He was 89.
Game 7 of the World Series, bottom of the ninth, tie game – it’s the kind of opportunity every player dreams about.
On Oct. 13, 1960, Bill Mazeroski made that dream come true for the @Pirates.
Neil Sullivan (Dayton AD) created a fantastic mid-major non-con schedule. Cincinnati (B12), Marquette (BE), Georgetown (BE), BYU (B12), UVA (ACC), & Florida State (ACC)! BTW, East Tennessee St. (Southern) & Liberty (USA) are ~top 100 teams. Unlucky how some teams have performed.
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RIP, John DiMatteo, one of many people at UD Arena who make gamedays work. His daughter Melissa said he passed away April 14. He worked as a security guard in the tunnel for many years, until about halfway through last season. He always greeted the players with joy and affection.
Koby Brea has shot better than 50.0% from the field while also making 3+ three-pointers in all four of his career NCAA Tournament games.
That's the longest such streak by any player in the NCAA Tournament at any point in a career.
Talked with Paul Skenes for a bit after his start Saturday and asked if he feels the expectations of being the face of the Pirates.
The answer wasn't a "yes" or a "no." It was a peek into what drives a 22-year-old with seemingly infinite potential.