Bert Campaneris “Campy” is the best Athletics player to wear No. 19 because he gave the franchise a long, defining run at shortstop and anchored the A’s dynasty years. He didn’t just play on great ...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Four men will join the 30 who are already members of the Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame. The Class of 2013 is comprised of former Barons shortstop Bert Campaneris, outfielder ...

The photos ran side-by-side in The Chronicle on Oct. 9, 1972. On the left: A's shortstop Bert Campaneris, his jaw angrily jutting, his eyes ablaze and his right arm extended, on the verge of flinging ...

Monday marks a dubious milestone in the scant postseason history between the A's and Tigers - the 40th anniversary of Bert "Campy" Campaneris flinging his bat at Detroit reliever Lerrin LaGrow. It ...

I’ve rooted for the A’s ever since that magical run in 1972, ’73, and ’74, when they astonished the baseball world by winning three straight World Series. Snapp Shots: Second beloved cat, Sally, dies ...

The eyes are wild, the face tight and taut. He is caught in pre-fling, rage washed over his mug. He is prepared to throw the bat, and it looks as if he wants the lumber to behead its intended target.

OAKLAND — A sea of green jackets populated the back halls of Oakland Coliseum’s Treehouse Saturday afternoon. Five new names were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame — Vida Blue, Tony La Russa, ...