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Bill Mazeroski, 89, 1960 World Series Hero, Is Dead

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Bill Mazeroski has died at 89, remembered for his historic 9th-inning home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series.

It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series when Mazeroski, an infielder known more for his glove than his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.