Even AI thinks Campy should be in the HOF

Bert "Campy" Campaneris.

Campy Campaneris. 3 time world champion.

Bert Campaneris.

#DolphinsDidYouKnow In 1977 QB Bob Griese (NFL POTY) had one of his finest seasons with a record for most passing TDs (22) in team history. WR Nat Moore led the league with 12 TD receptions. @MiamiDolphins beat the Bills 31-14 in the finale. #WBW

The best post this year. How can the starting shortstop and lead off hitter for three WS Championship teams be left out?

June 6, 1972 - Waiting at home plate to congratulate Reggie Jackson after he hit a 3-run homer in the 9th inning are Joe Rudi, Bert Campaneris, and the next batter Sal Bando. The #Athletics defeated the Indians 7-2 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. #MLB #OTD #1970s #Oakland

6/3/77: The Texas Rangers' lineup was led by Juan Beníquez, Bert Campaneris, & Sandy Alomar, who combined for 10 hits and eight RBIs. Their strong offensive display, along with solid pitching from Steve Hargan, propelled the Rangers to a 15-8 victory over the MilwaukeeBrewers.

Happy heavenly birthday to former @MiamiDolphins K Garo Yepremian. 🎂 🐬 2× Super Bowl champion 🐬 2× First-team All-Pro 🐬 2× Pro Bowler 🐬 1971 @NFL scoring leader 🐬 NFL 1970s All-Decade Team

There are a lot of notable catchers from the 70’s and 80’s, but Jim Sundberg gets overlooked despite winning 6 consecutive gold glove awards from 1976-1981 with the Texas Rangers.

Bert en México con los Rojos del Águila de Veracruz

me after taking an L on every drop today.

May 23, 1980 - As the #Rangers take on the #Athletics at the #Oakland Coliseum, Ferguson Jenkins throws a two-hit complete game to earn his 250th career win in the Rangers 3-1 victory. #MLB #OTD #1980s #Texas #AllForTX #Topps #baseballcards

Best player not in the HOF.

Your 1973 Oakland A’s!

Charlie Finley with his 1974 Athletics who would three-eat . Rollie Fingers, Joe Rudi, Vida Blue, Gene Tenace, Bert Campaneris, Jim Catfish Hunter, Sal Bando, and Reggie Jackson. Photo by Neil Leifer

Dear Republicans, please spare us your misguided righteous indignation about how the rhetoric of people on the left incites violence. Never in American history has there been a president who is more inciteful of violence than Trump.

David Clyde #1 overall pick 1973 416.1 MLB Innings in 84 games across 5 seasons (1973-79) No pension, no benefits 479 known living, pre-1980 MLBPAA living retirees made free agency and modern #CBA reality and did not see the rewards. #baseball #mlb #MLBPA #MLB2026 #nostalgia #sports #fyp #nostalgic @MLB @MLBPA Card by @wthballs Clyde and Scipio Spinks with @GLADSTONEWRITER at Houston Public Library in 2025 youtube.com/live/OYkr_6zypwo…

Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Bill LeRoy an “insult to Jesus” because the veteran catcher and captain of the Savannah Bananas is “beyond woke” and believes that God does not discriminate on the basis of gender. Standing in front of a roaring, sold-out Banana Ball crowd, LeRoy didn’t just clap back — he delivered a powerful, no-nonsense response that shook the stadium. “The president of the United States just said that I insulted Jesus,” LeRoy began, gripping the mic with calm intensity. “You want to know what’s a real insult to Jesus? Turning your back on people who need help while giving more to those who already have everything.” “You know what insults Jesus?” he continued, gesturing toward the crowd. “Separating families, shutting doors on those in need, and forgetting what ‘love thy neighbor’ actually means. That’s not the message I stand for — and it’s not the message this team stands for.” “You know what insults Jesus? Preaching values while ignoring compassion. Talking about faith while practicing division. That’s not faith — that’s politics dressed up as religion.” “I’m not a perfect Christian,” he said, a small smile crossing his face. “There’s only been one perfect man, and I’m not him. I’m just a catcher who believes in treating people right.” “Jesus told us to love our neighbors as ourselves… So why do we keep choosing hate, division, and fear instead?”

Please take a moment to remember Mark Fidrych (and how can we forget "The Bird" really?) who passed away 17 years ago today when he was just 54. #Tigers

April 13, 1974 - It's Opening Day at the #Oakland Coliseum, and from R-L, Alvin Dark, Billy North, Campy Campaneris, Sal Bando, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gene Tenace, Ray Fosse, Angel Mangual and Manny Trillo are at the line during player introductions