Sal Bando: The Interview

From becoming captain of the Oakland Athletics at the age of 25, to winning three World Series rings, to being one of the first free agents, to eventually becoming General Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and then a successful businessman, Sal Bando could be considered a model for how to mold a career during and after a big league career.  Now just a fan of the game, Sal is the CEO of the Hartland, Wis.-based Middleton Doll Company. 

In this interview, listen to Sal reflect on the Mike Andrews incident in the 1973 World Series, his feelings about former owner Charles O. Finley, and his use of sabermetrics while GM of Milwaukee.  Finally, you can get a sense of his relationship with brother Chris, who had a Major League career of his own.

The Music

Never Come Back (Intro & Outro) - The High Fives

In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins

The Pump - Jeff Beck Group

The Dream Is Always The Same - Tangerine Dream

Lana - Tangerine Dream

Love On A Real Train - Tangerine Dream

China - Bern

Running Down A Dream - Tom Petty