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Pirates World Series Closer Dave Giusti Dies at 86

The team confirmed his death on Sunday following a 15-year career that saw him evolve from starter to a leading multi‑inning reliever.

Pres. Dixon 1/3 helped launch a Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund in honor of the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder who died Sunday in the crash of a plane on a mercy mission to Nicaragua. He later discussed the fund at the White House with members of the Pirates. LTR: pitcher Steve Blass; Nixon; pitcher Dave Giusti; and Daniel M. Galbreath, team owner.
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Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Giusti’s passing, citing his family, and chairman Bob Nutting offered condolences to his survivors.
  • Giusti led the National League with 30 saves in 1971 and threw 10 2/3 scoreless postseason innings as Pittsburgh captured the World Series.
  • Across 15 MLB seasons from 1962 to 1977, he went 100–93 with a 3.60 ERA and 145 saves in 668 games for Houston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Oakland and the Chicago Cubs.
  • He earned a 1973 All-Star selection and received Cy Young votes three times and MVP votes twice during his peak with the Pirates.
  • Known for a deceptive palmball and frequent multi-inning outings, he settled in the Pittsburgh area after retiring and is survived by his wife, two daughters and four grandchildren.