Sparky Anderson

Legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson is the third winningest manager in baseball history. From 1970 through 1978, he guided the hard-hitting Cincinnati Reds, leading them to five National League West Division titles, four pennants, and two World Series victories. From 1979 to 1995, he was at the helm of the Detroit Tigers. Under his leadership, the Tigers won their first World Series in 1984 and took the American League East Division title in 1987.

Sparky Anderson is the only manager in history to win a World Series in both the American League and the National League and the first to win 100 games in a season in both leagues. Sparky is an ambassador for baseball and a much sought-after speaker. Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in July 2000, Sparky Anderson not only left his mark on the game, he also has made a lasting impression on every person he has touched in life. A committed philanthropist, he founded the charity CATCH in 1987 to aid underprivileged children in Detroit.

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• Winning With Teamwork

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