Bert Campaneris
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Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco (Campy)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Speedy Cuban shortstop Bert Campaneris of the Kansas City Athletics played all nine positions in one game on September 8, 1965. He was the first of three players to accomplish this feat in a big league game. Cesar Tovar and Scott Sheldon are the other two.
In 1989 and 1990, he played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He played in 60 games and hit .291 and stole 16 bases with the team.
Cousin of Jose Cardenal
Became second player in major league history to hit two home runs in his first major league game on July 23, 1964, including a home run on the first major league pitch he saw.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1964 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- 6-time AL All-Star (1968, 1972-1975 & 1977)
- 2-time AL At Bats Leader (1968 & 1972)
- AL Hits Leader (1968)
- AL Singles Leader (1968)
- AL Triples Leader (1965)
- 6-time AL Stolen Bases Leader (1965-1968, 1970 & 1972)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1970)
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 7 (1965-1969, 1972 & 1976)
- Won three World Series with the Oakland Athletics (1972, 1973 & 1974)
