In Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski hit a dramatic walk-off home run that sealed a stunning upset over the favored Yankees. It remains the only Game 7 walk-off homer in World Series history—a triumphant ending for the underdog and a moment forever etched in baseball memory.
Cal Ripken Jr. Becomes Iron Man, Breaks Gehrig’s Record
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig’s historic record of 2,130 consecutive games played—an emblem of toughness...