1960 World Series – Game 7
Date: October 13, 1960
Location: Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
The Game Summary
This was one of the most dramatic and unusual World Series finales ever played.
The Pirates jumped out early with a 4–0 lead, sparked by Rocky Nelson’s two-run homer and a Roberto Clemente RBI.
The Yankees, with their thunderous lineup (Mantle, Maris, Berra), clawed back. Yogi Berra hit a key three-run homer to put New York ahead 5–4.
By the top of the 8th, the Yankees had stretched it to 7–4, and it looked all but sealed.
But the Pirates roared back in the bottom half. Hal Smith smashed a three-run homer off Jim Coates, giving Pittsburgh a 9–7 lead and sending Forbes Field into a frenzy.
In the 9th, the Yankees tied it again. Mickey Mantle’s clutch single scored the tying run, making it 9–9.
Bottom of the 9th, tied 9–9: Bill Mazeroski led off against Ralph Terry. On a 1–0 pitch, Mazeroski swung and sent the ball over the left-field wall.
It was the first and only Game 7 walk-off home run in World Series history. Pirates win, 10–9.
Final: Pirates 10 – Yankees 9
Series: Pittsburgh wins 4–3
Mel Allen was the announcer