William Stanley Mazeroski (Maz)

Position: Second Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 183 lb.

Born: September 5, 1936 in Wheeling, WV
High School: Warren Consolidated HS (Tiltonsville, OH)
Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1954. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 7, 1956 (Age 19)   vs. NYG 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Pirates 1956-1972

Final Game: October 4, 1972 (Age 36)   vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 2001.
   View Bill Mazeroski Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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