Bill Mazeroski Hall of Fame MLB

William Stanley “Bill” Mazeroski, nicknamed “Maz,” was an American professional baseball player who spent his entire 17-season Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972. He became famous for his exceptional defensive skills at second base, earning eight Gold Glove Awards and establishing himself as one of baseball’s finest defensive infielders. Mazeroski was selected to 10 All-Star Games and helped Pittsburgh win two World Series championships, in 1960 and 1971.

His most iconic moment came in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees. With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, he hit a walk-off home run that secured the Pirates’ championship. It remains the only walk-off home run to end a Game 7 of the World Series. Although best known for his glove, Mazeroski finished with 2,016 hits and 853 runs batted in.

He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.

Mazeroski's Awards and Honors

• 10× All-Star (1958–1960², 1962–1964, 1967)
• 2× World Series champion (1960, 1971)
• 8× Gold Glove Award (1958, 1960, 1961, 1963–1967)
• Babe Ruth Award (1960)
• Pittsburgh Pirates No. 9 retired

MLB Records

• Recognized as one of baseball’s finest defensive second basemen
• Recognized among the National League’s leading players
• Became the first player to end a World Series with a home run
• Led NL second basemen in assists nine times
• Holds the MLB career record for double plays turned by a second baseman