Sal Bando, a four-time All-Star third baseman who helped the Oakland Athletics win three World Series titles, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
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According to his family, he had been battling cancer for the previous five years. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Athletics Hall of Famer Sal Bando,” the A’s said in a statement. ”
“Captain Sal,’ as he was affectionately known among the A’s faithful, was a four-time All-Star and led the Club to three consecutive World Series titles. Our deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and fans.”
“The Brewers mourn the passing of former third baseman, general manager and 2014 Wall of Honor inductee Sal Bando. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sal’s family, friends and fans,” the Brewers said.
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Bando was drafted in the sixth round by the Kansas City Athletics in 1965. He played in 11 games in 1967 and got his big break in the pros when the team relocated to Oakland in 1968. He appeared in 1,468 games for the Athletics, hitting.255 with 192 home runs and a.776 OPS.
By 1977, Bando was on the Milwaukee Brewers. He spent the last five seasons of his career with the Brewers. He hit .250 with 50 home runs and a .717 OPS. He retired after the 1981 season.
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