Mazeroski rounding third base; courtesy of AP
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is partnering with Pirates Charities on Wednesday, October 13 to mark the 50th anniversary of Bill Mazeroski’s home run that made the Pittsburgh Pirates the 1960 World Series Champions. We’d like you to be a part of this special celebration!
We’ll start the festivities at 11:45 a.m. with a public unveiling of a sidewalk plaque honoring Mazeroski for his walk-off home run. The ceremony will take place near the old Forbes Field wall at the intersection of Schenley and Roberto Clemente Drives in Oakland. Pirates officials and 1960 team alumni are scheduled to attend.
Schenley Plaza and Forbes Field in the 1940s; courtesy of the Pittsburgh Pirates
A recording of the original radio broadcast will be played at the Forbes Field wall and in Schenley Plaza. An annual event, this re-broadcast attracts hundreds of people each year but is expected to draw thousands in conjunction with the 50th anniversary. Ballpark food will be available and there’s sure to be an impressive collection of Pirates memorabilia on hand.
The connection between Pirates baseball and its old neighbor Schenley Park is a strong one: in fact, after hitting the home run that sent a city into jubilation, Mazeroski went to the park with his wife to reflect on the moment in a quiet place. It’s only fitting that he’ll return to the park next week to remember that day. We hope you’ll come out and join the celebration!
