He reportedly died after a five-year cancer battle.
Bando had reportedly been battling cancer for the past five years.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing for Athletics Hall of Famer Sal Bando,” the A’s said in a statement Saturday. “‘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.”Bando made his Major League debut on Sept. 3, 1966 as a member of the Kansas City Athletics.
Bando was a three-time All-Star — 1972-1974 — and he helped the A’s win the World Series in each of those seasons, too.Bando finished his career with a .254 average to go with 242 homers and 1,039 RBIs. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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