Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Sal Bando

1977-1981

By Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Sal Bando Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Joined the Brewers in 1977 as the first free-agent signing in franchise history. His five seasons in Milwaukee concluded his 16-year Major League career, which included four All-Star selections as a member of the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. Primarily a third baseman, Bando saw time at every infield position during his Brewers tenure, even pitching three innings of relief on August 29, 1979. Best season with the team occurred in 1978 when he led the 93-win Brewers in games (152), plate appearances (629) and hits (154). Also hit .285 with 78 RBI and a .371 on-base percentage that season. Bando remained an integral part of the Brewers franchise after his playing days, serving as the General Manager from 1991 to 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 43° 1.742′ N, 87° 58.219′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. Marker can be reached from Brewers Way. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner

Brewers Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

By Devon Polzar, 2019

2. Brewers Wall of Honor

entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jerry Augustine (here, next to this marker); Johnny Briggs (here, next to this marker); Jim Slaton (here, next to this marker); Cecil Cooper (here, next to this marker); Jim Gantner (here, next to this marker); Mike Caldwell (here, next to this marker); Moose Haas (here, next to this marker); Gorman Thomas (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

By Devon Polzar, 2019

3. Miller Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.