Sparky Anderson
American baseball player, manager
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About Sparky Anderson
George Lee Anderson, alias Sparky Anderson, is a retired MLB player and manager who managed three American professional baseball teams to World Series victories while compiling a career record of 2,194 wins and 1,834 loses.
Honors
He was the first manager to lead a National League and an American League team to World Series victory. He received his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. On two occasions, he was named American League Manager of the Year.
The Cincinnati Reds retired his jersey no. 10. Similarly, his no. 11 was retired by the Detroit Tigers in 2011.
Background
He graduated from Los Angeles' Susan Miller Dorsey High School. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953 after graduation.
On October 3, 1953, he tied the knot with Carol Valle.
Career
Before being called up to the main leagues to play second base for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1959, he spent six years competing in baseball's minor leagues.
At the age of 30, he assumed managerial duties in Toronto. He contributed to the Cincinnati Reds' 1975 and 1976 back-to-back World Series victories.
Midway through 1979, after being released by the Reds during the previous season, he signed with the Tigers.
As of 2021, his 2,194-1,834 record at the end of the 1995 campaign is No. 6 on the list of all-time victories. He retired after that season.
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F.A.Q. about Sparky Anderson
When is his birthday?
Sparky Anderson's birthday is on February 22, 1934.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sparky Anderson's birthday is in 100 days
How old was Sparky Anderson when he died?
He was 76 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 4, 2010.
How old would he be today?
Sparky Anderson would be 90 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Sparky Anderson from?
He was born in Bridgewater, South Dakota, U.S..