Bill Mazeroski is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional defensive skills as a second baseman. He played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1956 to 1972. Mazeroski was an integral part of the Pirates' success, helping the team win two World Series championships in 1960 and 1971. Mazeroski is perhaps best remembered for his dramatic home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, which secured the championship for the Pirates against the New York Yankees. He was an eight-time All-Star and won numerous Gold Glove Awards for his outstanding fielding abilities.