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Sal Bando, Former A's Star and World Series Champion, Dead at 78

"Captain Sal" was part of the Athletics' three straight World Series titles from 1972-74

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Sal Bando, former A's star and World Series champion, dead at 78 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

Sal Bando died in Wisconsin on Friday after a five-year battle with cancer.

The Bando family released the news in a statement on Saturday morning:

"Captain Sal" played with the Athletics for 11 seasons, two in Kansas City and nine in Oakland, serving as a key leader during their World Series three-peat. He finished his career with five seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The power-hitting third baseman was a four-time All Star (1969, 1972-74) and three-time World Series champion (1972-74) with the A's. He was second in AL MVP voting in 1971 and ended his career with 1,790 hits, 242 home runs, 1,039 RBIs and a .254 batting average.

After retiring from playing, Bando transitioned into a broadcasting job with NBC and then a front-office role with the Brewers. He served as Milwaukee's general manager from 1991 to 1999.

Bando was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.

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