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Heroes of October

Bill Mazeroski had already established himself as a solid player in 1960, but the Pirates' second baseman blossomed into an October hero when he became the first player ever to end a World Series with a home run. His ninth-inning leadoff solo shot against the Yankees lifted Pittsburgh to a 10-9 win in Game 7.

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