Majorski, who even had a statue of "ML's greatest defender of all time," became a star in the sky at the age of 90

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The legend, who was called the "Wizard of the Guard," which was the most brilliant in the history of the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over 100 years, became a star in the sky.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League Baseball (MLB), said on the 22nd (Korea time), "Bill Majorowski, the Hall of Fame inductor who hit a home run to determine the Pittsburgh Pirates' World Series victory in 1960, has passed away."

Known for his home runs, he was eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame with his outstanding defensive skills. He rose to the Hall of Fame with his remarkable achievements of winning eight Gold Gloves and two World Series titles.

The highlight of his life would be a walk-off home run that gave Pittsburgh the trophy in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said, "Majorowski has been synonymous with one of the greatest home runs in baseball history for over 65 years. He hit the first walk-off home run in our club's history in the 1960 World Series, but it was his outstanding defense that made him inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. After his career in Pittsburgh, he was an eight-time Gold Glove Award-winning second baseman and played second base under the guidance of Branch Ricky, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Bill was well aware that it was as important as scoring in defense."

"Magerowski's lifelong sincerity and humility were a perfect example of the spirit of Pittsburgh, the city he represented at the ballpark," he said. "On behalf of the Major League, I express my deepest condolences to Bill's family, baseball colleagues, and all Pittsburgh fans."

MLB.COM said, "He hit 138 home runs, but some experts regard him as one of the best defenders regardless of position," adding, "His plaque at the Cooperstown Hall of Fame starts with three words: 'The Wizard of the Guard.'"

He was inducted into the Hall of Fame only in 2001, saying at the time, "I think the defense deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. "Defence is as important an element as pitchers and hitting, and I am proud and honored to enter the Hall of Fame in the defensive sector, especially with excellent defensive ability," he said.

Debuting in Pittsburgh at the age of 19, he showed off his natural talent in defense to the extent that he won the Gold Glove two years later.

A dramatic home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series gave Pittsburgh a valuable win, and in 1987 Pittsburgh retired his number nine. A statue of Majerowski as a young man stands on the Allegheny River outside PNC Park.

He produced the most double plays of any second baseman in the National League every year from 1960 to 1967. He frequently ranked first in defense percentage at second base and still has the record of most double plays (1706) at second base. Baseball analyst Bill James said it was "probably the most impressive record of all positions," and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Burnlaw praised it for "continuing to catch the balls we thought were hits."

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