- Born
- Birth nameWilliam Stanley Mazeroski
- Nickname
- Maz
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Bill Mazeroski was born on September 5, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Pastime (1990), 1972 National League Championship Series (1972) and 1970 National League Championship Series (1970). He has been married to Milene Mazeroski since October 11, 1958. They have two children.
- SpouseMilene Mazeroski(October 11, 1958 - present) (2 children)
- Was the hero of the 1960 World Series, hitting a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 off Yankees pitcher Ralph Terry to win the game, 10-9, and the Series, 4 games to 3. A plaque in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park marks the spot where the ball landed.
- Was an 8-time Gold Glove winner at second base during his career.
- Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in 2001.
- Grew up in a one-room house in eastern Ohio.
- Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1956-1972).
- They had a guy out there pitching and he was throwing fastballs. I knew I had to hit a line drive to the third baseman. It only took two takes. The first pitch, I hit a line drive that went just foul. The second one, I hit a one-hopper right to third. He caught it, stepped on third, threw to second, threw to first, a triple play. Now that took talent. - on having only 10 minutes prior to a scheduled game to film a scene for The Odd Couple (1968)
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