Kubiak four times led his minor league in putouts, assists, and double plays at shortstop,
prompting A's owner Charles O. Finley to shift All-Star shortstop Bert Campaneris
to the outfield. After Campaneris balked, Kubiak was traded to the Brewers before
the 1970 season. He returned to Oakland to become their infield reserve for three
World Championships (1972-74).
(MC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 22, 1969: An American League record-tying, three straight, 2-out home runs by Ted Kubiak, Reggie Jackson, and Sal Bando in the 3rd inning power a 7–3 Oakland victory over Minnesota in the first of two games. Bando also homers in the first to back Chuck Dobson's win over Jim Kaat. Katt gets a save in the nitecap as Jim Perry squeezes home Oliva with the winning run in the 13th. Twins win, 4–3.
»July 18, 1970:
Milwaukee's Ted Kubiak has seven RBIs—on a single, double and grand slam—to lead the Brewers to a 10–5 win over the Red Sox at Fenway. The Red Sox blow a 5–1 lead, reached when Yaz hits a 3-run homer and Reggie Smith solos. Sparky Lyle (0-4) is the loser allowing one run.