Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski Dead at 89 Years Old ...Saudi Arabia

Bill Mazeroski, the longtime Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman and National Baseball Hall of Famer, has died at 89. The Pirates confirmed the news the morning of Saturday, February 21 in a statement, writing on X, “It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Bill Mazeroski.”

The MLB also shared a tribute to the late athlete, noting some of his most notable achievements on X. “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,” they shared. They also added, “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.”

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… pic.twitter.com/HTeQtd1MF4

— MLB (@MLB) February 21, 2026

Beyond that legendary blast, Mazeroski built a decorated career. He earned multiple All-Star selections, won eight Gold Gloves, and collected two World Series titles with the Pirates. Known for his defensive brilliance at second base, he was widely referred to as one of the finest fielders of his era.

In 2001, Mazeroski was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. The Pirates retired his No. 9 jersey in 1987, and he was later honored as part of the team’s inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2022.

At this time, a cause of death has not been announced.

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