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October is upon us, meaning that baseball’s arduous six month-long season has given way to the playoffs. The World Series is fundamentally Americana — no other sport features a championship event that oozes with the same history and spine-tingling moments. Inevitably, a player or two will swing, pitch, catch or throw their way into baseball lore, becoming the subject of “remember when” conversations for years to come. But will there be a truly remarkable moment that’ll come close to matching any of the 10 unforgettable World Series moments listed below?

Mazeroski’s One-of-a-Kind Walk-off: It’s the only Game 7 walk-off homerun in baseball history, and as a result, it may be the most famous homerun in baseball history. Mazeroski, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, was in the company of greatness during the 1960 World Series. Seven of the players involved would retire with a Most Valuable Player award on their resumes — five of whom played for the Yankees. Mazeroski’s timely hitting was crucial, as the Pirates had been outscored 55-26 before the homer.

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