- 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).
- He met his wife - who was then working in the Pirates' front office - when manager Danny Murtaugh introduced them.
- Mazeroski's eating habits amazed teammates; one of them later recalled that Maz would order two Budweisers and two kielbasa sausages for breakfast.
- His name is part of the title of an episode of Grace Under Fire (1993), and was also given to one character in an episode of The X-Files (1993).
- Made major league debut on 7 July 1956.
- Inducted into the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference in 2004.
- Inducted into the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Inducted into The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
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