On Friday night, Sal Bando, who was the captain of the Athletics dynasty that won back-to-back-to-back World Series championships in the 1970s, passed away after a long battle with cancer. The Athletics won back-to-back-to-back World Series championships in those years.
During this period, the Athletics were victorious in the World Series an unprecedented four times in a row. He was 78.
During his playing career, the former third baseman was selected for the All-Star game four times. He also spent time with the Brewers and the Royals before becoming the general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 1991 to 1999.
During that time, he was named to the All-Star game.
‘It is with a heavy heart that the Bando family is sad to announce the passing of its beloved husband and father, Sal, who last night lost his battle with cancer that began more than five years ago,’ the Bando family said in a statement on Saturday.
‘The Bando family is sad to announce the passing of its beloved husband and father, Sal, who last night lost his battle with cancer that began more than five years ago.’ Sandy Bando, Sal’s wife of 54 years, along with their sons Sal Jr., Sonny, and Stef, extend their love to the family, friends, and fans who are mourning the death of a humble and dedicated man. “It is with a heavy heart that the Bando family is sad to announce the passing of its beloved husband and father, Sal,”
On the evening of May 26, 2018, at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum in Oakland, California, before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, A’s manager Bob Melvin shook hands with Sal Bando on the field. The Oakland Alameda Coliseum served as the venue for the match.
Bando played in the major leagues for a total of 16 seasons, beginning in 1966 and continuing through 1981, compiling a career batting average of.254. Throughout that span, he amassed 242 home runs and drove 1,039 runs.
When he was wearing an Athletics uniform during the Swingin’ A’s era, which included three consecutive championships in the World Series and two other visits to the American League Championship Series, he had the most influence on the game.
This was also the time when the Athletics won three consecutive championships in the World Series. During that period, Bando finished in second place in the election for Most Valuable Player in 1971, fourth place in 1973, and third place in 1974.
Sal Bando takes a swing at the ball when the Mets are facing up against the Red Sox in Game 5 of the 1973 World Series.
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Sal Bando walks up to the plate against the Mets in Game 5 of the 1973 World Series. The game is being played in New York.
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Wendy Selig-Prieb and Laurel Prieb, the daughter and son-in-law, respectively, of the former owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, Bud Selig, released a statement in which they said, “Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our Captain and our friend, Sal Bando.”
Sal Bando played for the Milwaukee Brewers for many years. “Sal was a rock of strength and at the same time possessed a huge heart,” His former coworkers and the others who worked with him after he moved into the front office adored him for the undying loyalty and fondness that he had for them.
His affection for them was unwavering. We treasure the time that we were able to spend together as well as the many wonderful memories that he has left behind for us.
Both of these things are very important to us. In our thoughts and prayers are Sandy, Sal Jr., Sonny, and Stef, as well as their families. We are thinking of and praying for all of them.