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Pirates Announce Death of Dave Giusti, 1971 World Series Reliever, at 86

Team tributes emphasized his league-leading closing role during Pittsburgh’s championship run.

Overview

  • The Pirates said Giusti died Sunday, with chairman Bob Nutting offering condolences in Monday’s announcement.
  • A former starter who converted to relief in Pittsburgh, he posted 26 saves in 1970 and an NL-best 30 in 1971.
  • He threw 10 1/3 scoreless postseason innings in 1971 as the Pirates won the World Series and made the All-Star team in 1973.
  • Across 15 MLB seasons, he recorded a 100–93 record, 145 saves, a 3.60 ERA, and 1,103 strikeouts over 1,716 2/3 innings.
  • After retiring, he settled in the Pittsburgh area, remained active in the community, and served as an officer of the Pirates Alumni Association.