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Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 2000, Manager
Born: February 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, South Dakota
ML Debut: 4/10/1959
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1959)
Managed: Cincinnati Reds (1970-1978), Detroit Tigers
(1979-1995)
Post-Season: 1970 NLCS, 1970 World Series, 1972 NLCS, 1972
World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1975 NLCS, 1975 World Series, 1976 NLCS,
1984 ALCS, 1984 World Series, 1987 ALCS
Awards: Manager of the Year: 1984 and 1987; Named Manager of
the Year by The Sporting News in 1987.
Bio
Known for his jovial disposition, George “Sparky” Anderson is the
only manager in history to have won World Series championships in
both the American and National leagues. His career totals include
2,194 victories, the third most in major league history, two Manager
of the Year awards, five league pennants and three World Series
crowns. His heavy use of the bullpen staff earned him the nickname
“Captain Hook,” but this practice has now become the standard for
Major League Baseball.
Quote
"Sparky's got style and charisma and knows how to manage and get
the best out of his players."
— Champ Summers
Did You Know... that Sparky Anderson was the starting
second baseman in his rookie year with the 1959 Phillies, yet never
played another big league season?
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