Sparky Anderson

Sparky Anderson
Anderson at Tiger Stadium
Second baseman / Manager
Born: (1934-02-22)February 22, 1934 Bridgewater, South Dakota, U.S.
Died: November 4, 2010(2010-11-04) (aged 76) Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 10, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Batting average	.218
Runs batted in	34
Managerial record	2,194–1,834
Winning %	.545
Teams
As player Philadelphia Phillies (1959) As manager Cincinnati Reds (1970–1978) Detroit Tigers (1979–1995) As coach San Diego Padres (1969)
Career highlights and awards
3× World Series champion (1975, 1976, 1984) 2× AL Manager of the Year (1984, 1987) Cincinnati Reds No. 10 retired Detroit Tigers No. 11 retired Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2000
Election method	Veterans Committee

George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, coach, and manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. Anderson was the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. His 2,194 career wins are the sixth-most for a manager in Major League history. His 1,331 wins with the Tigers are the most for any manager in team history. Anderson was named American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.