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Pirates Legend Dave Giusti Passes Away

Dave Giusti, a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and key member of their 1971 World Series championship team, has passed away at the age of 86. Giusti, who spent seven seasons with the Pirates, was a beloved figure known for his impressive stats, including 133 saves and a 2.94 ERA. He led the NL in saves in 1971 and was a National League All-Star in 1973. Giusti still ranks third all-time among Pirates pitchers in saves and seventh in ERA. He was also active in the Pittsburgh community after retirement. The Pirates and Giustis family express deep sadness over his passing. Checkout Solipillow.com

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