Sparky Anderson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Sparky Anderson

baseball player and manager from the United States

Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1934

Place of Birth: Bridgewater, South Dakota, United States

Date of Death: 04-Nov-2010

Profession: baseball manager, baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Sparky Anderson

  • 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.
  • Anderson was named American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987.
  • He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.

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