Maz's bat and uniform from World Series winning home run donated to Heinz History Center


... Biggest play in Pittsburgh sports history

The Pittsburgh Pirates had not won a World Series title in 35 years, and they were huge underdogs in 1960.
However, in the bottom of the ninth inning in game seven, leadoff hitter second baseman Bill Mazeroski knocked a home run over the left field scoreboard to defeat the dastardly New York Yankees, 10-9.

That bat and the uniform that he wore were donated to the Heinz History Center this week by filmmaker Thomas Tull and his wife Alba of Pittsburgh. Tull had purchased the memorabilia a few years ago when Mazeroski decided to sell them.

The memorabilia will be placed in the Western Pa. Sports Museum at the Heinz Center. They will be available immediately in the Special Collections Gallery in the museum.

According to the Tribune-Review, "At the unveiling, Andy Masich, president and CEO of the history center, said the Mazeroski items eventually will be the centerpiece of a new-and-improved baseball exhibition. The History Center is set to begin a campaign to raise $3 million by the end of 2020 to expand the Sports Museum."

The 1960 victory was the first of three World Series triumps for the Bucs with 1971 and 1979 following within two decades.

However, it is not 38 years since the last one, so maybe now is the time to add to that trophy case.
Just dreaming. 

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