11 Facts About Bert Campaneris

On July 23,1964, Campy Bert Campaneris was introduced on air by Monte Moore, announcer, by explaining a promotional gimmick by Charlie O Finley, of Campy riding a donkey in from the bullpen.

Between June 10 and June 21,1969, Bert Campaneris set a major league record by stealing a base in twelve consecutive games, a record which still stands as of 2021.

Bert Campaneris improved consistently on defense; his six double plays in an extra-inning game on September 13 of that year set an AL record, and in 1972 he led AL shortstops with 795 total chances while breaking Collins' franchise record of 376 steals.

In Game 2 of the 1972 American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers, Bert Campaneris already had three hits, two steals, and two runs when he faced pitcher Lerrin LaGrow in the seventh inning.

Bert Campaneris was fined $500 and suspended for the rest of the ALCS by American League President Joe Cronin.

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Bert Campaneris's 649 stolen bases place him fourteenth in major league history, behind only Ty Cobb and Eddie Collins in the AL.

Bert Campaneris still retains the Athletics franchise records for career games, putouts, assists and double plays at shortstop.

Bert Campaneris's night ended when he sustained a minor left shoulder injury while tagging out Ed Kirkpatrick in a collision at home plate to end the top of the ninth.

Bert Campaneris then landed a few minor league opportunities, until the Seibu Lions offered him a job to coach defense and base running with them in 1987.

Bert Campaneris added a new highlight to his resume, as the Lions won the Japan Series in both 1987 and 1988.

Bert Campaneris conducts baseball camps and is an active participant in the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, often playing in charity golf tournaments.