1960 World Series Review: Pirates Triumph Over Yankees in Dramatic Finish
The 1960 World Series, featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, culminated in a dramatic seven-game showdown, with the Pirates emerging victorious 4-3. This series marked the Pirates' first championship since 1925, with their prior National League title occurring in 1927. Highlights included three close games won by the Pirates and three decisive victories by the Yankees. The pivotal moment came in Game 7 when Bill Mazeroski hit a ninth-inning home run over the left field wall at Forbes Field, sealing the win and igniting celebrations in Pittsburgh. The series began on October 5 at Forbes Field, with the Yankees falling to the Pirates 6-4 in an exciting first game. Subsequent games saw varying performances, with key contributions from players like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra for the Yankees, and Mazeroski and Dick Groat for the Pirates.