Sal Bando

MILWAUKEE -- Sal Bando, the former third baseman and captain of a trio of World Series-winning A's teams in the 1970s who was the first free agent pickup in ...

Bando remained with the Brewers as a special assistant in 1982, and was so respected by Selig that he was offered the manager’s job when Rodgers was dismissed that June. In retirement, Bando had various business ventures in the Milwaukee and Phoenix metro areas and was a longtime supporter of the Milwaukee-based charity Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer. Later he transitioned into a role as special assistant to Dalton and then succeeded Dalton as GM after the 1991 season, holding the job until August 1999. Bando had slipped into a reserve role under manager Buck Rodgers, but he got opportunities to start the American League Division Series against the Yankees and notched three hits in Game 2. "Our hearts are broken by the passing of our Captain and our friend," the Priebs said in a statement. Bando was in the Majors the following year, beginning an A’s tenure in which he made four All-Star teams and three times finished in the top five in American League MVP balloting while developing a reputation as the leader of a team that won three straight World Series from 1972-74. Bando remained a force in ‘78, when the Brewers, fortified by their additions, took a leap from 67-95 one year to 93-69 the next, and finished 6 1/2 games behind the 100-win Yankees in the American League East. 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A statement released by the Brewers said, "It is with a heavy heart, 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 over five years ago.