Home runs have played a significant role in the outcome of many World Series games, including some that have ended with a home run. However, determining the exact number of times a World Series has ended with a home run can be a bit more complex due to factors like walk-off home runs and game-winning home runs.
A few notable instances where a World Series ended with a home run include:
**1960 World Series, Game 7:**
Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 to win the series against the New York Yankees.
**1993 World Series, Game 6:**
Joe Carter of the Toronto Blue Jays hit a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 to win the series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
**2001 World Series, Game 7:**
Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks hit a walk-off bloop single in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7 against the New York Yankees, which scored the winning run and ended the series.
These are just a few examples, and there might be more instances where a World Series game ended with a home run. It’s important to note that not all World Series-ending moments are strictly walk-off home runs; some involve hits or plays that led to the winning run.