Bill Mazeroski dies on the first day of Spring Training, February 20, 2026

Bill Mazeroski died on February 20, the first day of Spring Training.

He died on the 169th day of his age (Seattle Seahawks=169, Sam Darnold=169).
This news comes shortly after Super Bowl 60, won by the Seattle Seahawks, the third “Pope Bowl,” where the first was Pittsburgh over Seattle, in the year of Super Bowl 40. Funny enough, Bill Mazeroski was an assistant coach for the Seattle Mariners.
This death also comes two days after the passing of former Pittsburgh Steeler, Mike Wagner.

He died at age 76, like the Seahawks first season was in ’76.

He died at age 89 (89, 24th prime — Seahawks=24).

Notice below that the statue of his legendary moment was unveiled for the 50th anniversary (Pittsburgh=50 — it goes with the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl in their 50th season — Washington=50 — and winning it in San Fran *San Francisco=50).



https://nypost.com/2026/02/21/sports/bill-mazeroski-pirates-world-series-hero-dead-at-89