Pirates All-Star, World Series Winner Dave Giusti Dies

Pirates great Dave Giusti, who starred in team’s 1971 World Series run, dead at 86

Dave Giusti, whose standout 15-year MLB career included a key role in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1971 World Series title, died Sunday, the team announced, citing his family. He was 86.While he made his big league debut in Houston with the expansion Colt .45s, Giusti reached his greatest heights with the Pirates.The former right-handed reliever finished his big league career with a 3.60 ERA. Giusti led the National League with 30 saves in 1971 and w…

Pirates All-Star, World Series winner Dave Giusti dies

Giusti, saves leader for champ Pirates in '71, dies

Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died at the age of 86.

Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86

Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died. He was 86.

Dave Giusti, a World Series champion with the Pirates, dies at 86

Giusti was the NL saves leader in 1971 and saved Game 4 of the World Series for Pittsburgh that year.

Former Pirates pitcher, 1971 World Series Champion dies

Dave Giusti began his career with the Houston Astros in 1962, eventually landing with the Pirates in 1970.