Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has passed away.

Mazeroski is widely celebrated for his unforgettable walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series to defeat the New York Yankees—a moment that remains one of baseball’s most iconic. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the news today: “It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Bill Mazeroski.”

Mazeroski earned his nickname “No Hands” for turning a Major League record 1,706 double plays during his career. His Hall of Fame plaque describes him as a “defensive wizard” with “hard-nosed hustle” and a “quiet work ethic.” A 10-time All-Star, he was widely regarded as the game’s greatest defensive second baseman.

The legendary moment came on October 13, 1960, in Game 7 of the World Series. At age 24, Mazeroski hit a walk-off home run to lead the Pirates to a 10-9 victory over the Yankees—a feat that cemented his place in baseball history.

Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001 by the Veterans Committee, Mazeroski’s career included a lifetime batting average of .260 with 138 home runs and 27 stolen bases across 17 seasons. He was one of the few second basemen ever elected to Cooperstown without ever batting above .300.

A statue depicting Mazeroski rounding the bases after his famous 1960 home run stands outside PNC Park in Pittsburgh, unveiled in 2010 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of that moment. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred noted: “Bill Mazeroski was synonymous with one of the greatest home runs in baseball history for more than 65 years. While his bat delivered the first walk-off, series-ending home run in the history of our Fall Classic in 1960, it was Bill’s glove that earned him recognition from the Baseball Hall of Fame.”