RIP SU Alum Dave Giusti

[Symphony Steve]

One of the select few select MLB players from SU:
https://triblive.com/sports/dave-gi...s-1971-world-series-champions-dies-at-age-86/
Dave Giusti, star closer for Pirates’ 1971 World Series champions, dies at age 86

An excerpt:

"When Dave Giusti was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, his intention was to pitch in the starting rotation. Instead, he became one of baseball’s most valuable closers and a key component of a World Series champion.


Giusti led all major league pitchers in saves (127) from 1970-75, when he earned an All-Star appearance and finished in the top 10 of National League Cy Young Award voting three times.


Giusti died Sunday at age 86."

 

[sutomcat]

One of the select few select MLB players from SU:
Dave Giusti, star closer for Pirates’ 1971 World Series champions, dies at age 86
Dave Giusti, star closer for Pirates’ 1971 World Series champions, dies at age 86

An excerpt:

"When Dave Giusti was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, his intention was to pitch in the starting rotation. Instead, he became one of baseball’s most valuable closers and a key component of a World Series champion.


Giusti led all major league pitchers in saves (127) from 1970-75, when he earned an All-Star appearance and finished in the top 10 of National League Cy Young Award voting three times.


Giusti died Sunday at age 86."

RIP Dave. He was one of the best relief pitchers in MLB when I got into baseball.

The man could play.