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Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off remains greatest home run in baseball history

Sixty-six years ago today, Bill Mazeroski etched his name into baseball lore with a walk-off home run that remains unmatched in World Series history. In the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 against the New York Yankees at Forbes Field, Mazeroski delivered a towering shot over the left-field wall, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-9 victory.

The moment capped a dramatic series where the Pirates, trailing 55-27 overall and having been shut out twice, overcame a powerhouse Yankees lineup featuring legends like Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, and Whitey Ford. Mazeroski’s blast not only secured Pittsburgh’s third World Series title but also became the only Game 7 walk-off home run in MLB history, a feat that still resonates deeply with fans six decades later.

The Pirates honored Mazeroski this season with a special jersey patch, and his legacy endures through annual gatherings at the remnants of Forbes Field, where fans relive the iconic broadcast moment every October 13th. For many in Western Pennsylvania, Mazeroski’s home run stands as the defining moment in Pittsburgh sports history, surpassing even the city’s most celebrated achievements in football and hockey.

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