Bert Campaneris

Who is Bert Campaneris?

Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco, nicknamed "Campy", is a Cuban American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for four American League teams, primarily the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics. One of the mainstays of the Athletics' championship teams of 1971 to 1975, he holds the A's franchise records for career games played, hits and at bats. He led the AL in stolen bases six times from 1965 to 1972 and retired with the seventh most steals in history. He led the league in putouts three times, and ended his career among the major league leaders in games and double plays at his position.