Legendary third baseman Sal Bando, who enjoyed his glory days in the 1970s leading the Oakland Athletics to three World Series victories, died Friday at the age of 78.
The Ohio native lost the battle with cancer he began five years earlier, the family said in a statement on Saturday.
Bando was an excellent batting player, as evidenced by his two 100+ point hauls in 1969 and 1974. prevail.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Athletics Hall of Famer Sal Bando,” the California team said in a written statement. “Captain Sal,” as he was affectionately known to A’s fans, was a four-time All-Star Gamer and led the team to three consecutive World Series titles.
Bando was drafted by the Athletics in 1965, when the organization was in Kansas City. After 11 seasons with the franchise, he moved to the Milwaukee Brewers to play his final five seasons there.
