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David Giusti, Jr.
Inducted in 1989
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Born on November 27th, 1939 in Seneca Falls, New York
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1957-1958: Two time winner of Thorton Award for best all around athlete at North Syracuse High School
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1958-1961: Attended Syracuse University on a baseball scholarship
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1958-1961: Member of Syracuse Universitys basketball team
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1961: Signed first pro-contract with Houston Colt-45s later renamed the Houston Astros
- Played 15 seasons in the major leagues
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1969: Pitched for St. Louis Cardinals
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1970: Pitched for Pittsburgh Pirates
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1971: Pirates won National League Pennant and went on to World Series
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1971: Voted Sporting News "Fireman of the Year" as the best relief pitcher in baseball
- 1973: All-star appearance.
- Finished his career with the Chicago Cubs on September 27th, 1977
- 1998:- Inducted into the Syracuse Baseball Wall of Fame
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