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	Sparky Anderson Biography by Baseball Almanac
		Such was the case in 1970 when the Cincinnati Reds hired little known Sparky Anderson to become their manager, feeling his managerial style would best compliment their players and offset his lack of managerial experience.
		It was Anderson's first losing season since 1971, and a year Sparky suffered a nervous breakdown and left the team for a period of three weeks.
		Sparky Anderson's career managerial record is one of the finest ever and perhaps the greatest of anyone who piloted teams in both leagues.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /players/sparky_anderson_biography.shtml (1334 words)

	Sparky Anderson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, South Dakota) is ranked fourth all-time for career managerial wins in Major League Baseball (behind Connie Mack, John McGraw and Tony La Russa) and is the first manager to win the World Series while leading clubs in both leagues.
		Anderson led the Tigers to the majors' best record in 1987, but the team was upset in the ALCS by the Minnesota Twins.
		Sparky was very superstitious and when entering the field from the dugout, would never step on the 1st or 3rd baseline, always hopping slightly over it on his way to the mound.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sparky_Anderson (1111 words)

	sparky anderson personal appearances, baseball, representation, Sparky Anderson
		From 1979 to 1995, Sparky was at the helm of the Detroit Tigers.
		Sparky Anderson is the only manager in history to win a World Series in both the American League and the National League as well as the first to win 100 games in a season in both leagues.
		Sparky Anderson is an ambassador for baseball, and a committed philanthropist.
	www.sportsstarsusa.com /baseball/anderson_sparky.html (255 words)

	Sparky Anderson -- Managed the Tigers and Reds to WS
		Sparky Anderson had less than 500 at-bats as a player, but he would leave his mark upon many of the greatest in the game.
		Anderson is considered one of the greatest managers in the game and was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 2000.
		Anderson managed the Reds from 1970 to 1978, with a record of 863-586, guiding Cincinnati to four pennants and two World Series victories.
	www.historicbaseball.com /players/a/anderson_sparky.html (251 words)

	Corporate Speakers - Inspirational speaker Sparky Anderson
		Sparky is the only manager in history to lead two franchises in victories Detroit (1,331) and Cincinnati (863).
		Sparky was named Manager of the Year in the National League in 1972 and 1975.
		Sparky is the proud founder of CATCH (Caring Athletes Team for Children’s and Henry Ford Hospitals).
	www.corporateartists.com /speaker_sparky_anderson.html (515 words)

	Sparky Anderson - Premiere Speakers Bureau
		After spending six seasons in the minor league farm system of the Dodgers, Anderson was traded to the Phillies and became their regular second baseman in 1959.
		Sparky's Reds won 70 of their first 100 games en route to a 102-win campaign that netted them a division title, and eventually the NL pennant.
		Despite his success as a Red, Anderson was fired on November 27, 1978 after two consecutive second-place finishes, but he decided to sign on with the Tigers, where he won a World Championship in 1984 and a division title in 1987.
	premierespeakers.com /1386/index.cfm (548 words)

	Sparky Anderson \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Anderson had objected when team management decided to shake up his coaching staff, so he was let go as well.
		Anderson decided to sign on with the Tigers, where he won a World Championship in 1984 and a division title in 1987.
		Sparky stayed at the helm of the struggling franchise until 1995, when he made headlines by refusing to manage a team of replacement players during the player's strike.
	baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Anderson_Sparky.stm (1633 words)

	USATODAY.com - Sparky Anderson has number retired by Reds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		CINCINNATI —; Sparky Anderson is 71 years old and has been retired for 10 years, but he would return to the dugout under the right circumstances.
		Anderson was fired by the Reds after the 1978 season and was hired by Detroit during the 1979 season.
		Anderson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000 and is the only manager to win a World Series in both leagues.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/nl/reds/2005-05-27-Anderson-number-retired_x.htm (413 words)

	Sparky Anderson: Legendary Baseball Manager
		Legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson is the third winningest manager in baseball history.
		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.
	www.speakers.ca /anderson_sparky.aspx (170 words)

	Sparky Anderson Elected to Hall of Fame
		Sparky Anderson will wear a Cincinnati Reds hat when he is inducted to the Hall of Fame this summer.
		Bench said that Sparky taught players to play the game right, act the right way and set images and roles which the players carried the rest of their lives.
		On July 23, Anderson will be inducted into the shrine at Cooperstown, N.Y. along with his former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Tony Perez and Boston catcher Carlton Fisk.
	www.psacard.com /articles/article2097.chtml (871 words)

	Print George Lee "Sparky" Anderson Biography -- AEI Speakers Bureau
		Only the first name is needed referring to the baseball legend known as "Sparky." George Lee "Sparky" Anderson is one of those few people in sports or any walk of public life whose name tells it all.
		Sparky Anderson is the only manager in history to lead two franchises in victories--Detroit (1,331) and Cincinnati (863).
		Anderson was named Manager of the Year in the National League in 1972 and 1975.
	www.aeispeakers.com /print.php?SpeakerID=28 (442 words)

	Sparky Anderson Quotes by Baseball Almanac
		Sparky Anderson is the only manager with a World Championship from each league (1975 and 1976 in the National League and 1984 in the American League) and he was the first manager to win one-hundred (100) games from each league (102 wins with the 1970 Cincinnati Reds and 104 wins with the 1984 Detroit Tigers).
		Did you know that Sparky Anderson was truly a winning oriented manager and he was also the first manager to win a Manager of the Year Award two (2) times (winning his second one year before Tommy Lasorda and Tony La Russa won their second)?
		Sparky Anderson managed the Cincinnati Reds before he went on to become one of the most famous Detroit Tiger's managers in history — read our Sparky Anderson biography to learn more.
	baseball-almanac.com /quotes/quoand.shtml (1431 words)

	Sparky Anderson (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-3.cs.princeton.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Sparky Anderson (left) with [[George W. Bush and Yogi Berra]] George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934) is the only manager in the history of Major League Baseball to win the World Series while leading clubs in both leagues.
		It is interesting to note that this feat would have been accomplished regardless of which team won the series in 1984, since San Diego Padres (NL) manager Dick Williams had previously won the series with the Oakland Athletics (AL).
		Anderson led the Tigers to the majors' best record in 1987, but the team was upset in the playoffs by the Minnesota Twins.
	sparky-anderson.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (675 words)

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		In the 136-year history of the Reds, the game's first professional team, Sparky Anderson is only the seventh Red to have his number retired.
		George Lee Anderson was born in Bridgewater, S.D., on Feb. 22, 1934, in the height of the Great Depression.
		Sparky says the reason he felt so touched by the honor is that because when his managerial career ended, he knew he was likely going to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
	www.wzzm13.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=40364 (821 words)

	Cal Lutheran \| A George "Sparky" Anderson Tribute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Cal Lutheran honors baseball legend George "Sparky" Anderson at a tribute dinner in Westlake Village and at the dedication of the new Cal Lutheran George "Sparky" Anderson Baseball Field.
		A friend and neighbor to CLU for nearly 40 years, George "Sparky" Anderson founded the Sparky Anderson Golf Tournament which is held annually to benefit the CLU baseball program.
		Anderson, the third most winning manager in major league history, managed the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970s during the "Big Red Machine" years.
	ww2.callutheran.edu /sparky_gallery (198 words)

	Sparky Anderson
		A former infielder, Sparky Anderson had 17 consecutive winning seasons and ranks third on the all-time managerial win list with 2,194, trailing only Connie Mack and John McGraw.
		Anderson quit playing in 1964 and after five years in the minor leagues, he was named manager of the Cincinnati Reds prior to the 1970 season.
		The highlight was 1984, when he inspired a Tigers team led by Jack Morris, Alan Trammell, and Lou Whitaker to lead from pole-to-pole and defeat the the San Diego Padres in the World Series.
	www.baseball-statistics.com /HOF/Anderson.html (295 words)

	►► Sparky Anderson Baseballs
		Sparky Anderson Autographed Baseball with HOF 2000 Inscription
		Sparky Anderson is the only manager to ever win a World Series in both leagues.
		Sparky Anderson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.
	www.fansedge.com /ProductDetail.aspx?pfId=33-31100&fc=cjcatalog (311 words)

	Sparky Anderson visits LaGrave
		Anderson (center) along with Cats' manager Wayne Terwilliger (right) and Cats' Legend Bobby Bragan (left) sign autographs for fans at Central Market in Fort Worth.
		Anderson lines up for the national anthem alongside Cats outfielder Eli Albertson and pitcher Jermaine Van Buren.
		George "Sparky" Anderson, Hall of Fame manager and former Fort Worth Cats' infielder was honored on June 28 at LaGrave Field in Fort Worth with the Cats' Sports Hero Award.
	www.fwcats.com /img/Image/files/sparkyanderson.htm (208 words)

	Tigers Live: Sparky Anderson has arrived
		Anderson was making a rare visit to Comerica Park to participate in pre-game festivities for the second game of the World Series.
		Anderson praised Detroit before the international gathering in his first answer.
		Anderson, who was the first manager to win a World Series in each league, said his greatest baseball memory was winning the 1951 American Legion championship that, coincidentally, was played at Briggs Stadium, the former name of Tiger Stadium.
	freep.typepad.com /tigers_live/2006/10/sparky_anderson.html (428 words)

	Amazon.com: They Call Me Sparky: Books: Sparky Anderson,Dan Ewald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Although Sparky and I come from totally different backgrounds (I am from the Dominican Republic and Sparky is from South Dakota) but the concept of treating everybody equal is universal but unfortunately not practiced by everyone.
		Sparky is coming to town this week and I cannot wait to get the opportunity to pick his brains...
		Sparky is truly a class act who "walks the walk." His lessons and stories transcend baseball and touch upon something rare in professional sports: Class and Dignity.
	www.amazon.com /They-Call-Me-Sparky-Anderson/dp/1886947236 (1258 words)

	Tommy Lasorda and Sparky Anderson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Born in 1934, Sparky will turn 63 this year; a manager must be retired for five years before election to the Hall, unless he's past 65 years of age.
		Anderson managed six years longer, and though his Tigers went south from 1989 to 1995, he still won 2.53 times more pennants than he should have.
		So Anderson's and Lasorda's managerial records are extremely similar; both belong in the Hall without question.
	www.wcnet.org /~dlfleitz/sparky.htm (334 words)

	AllRefer.com - Sparky Anderson (Sports, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Sparky Anderson (George Lee Anderson), 1934–;, American baseball manager, b.
		Bridgewater, S.Dak. A one-season (1959) infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, he became the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, also of the National League, in 1970.
		When he left Detroit after the 1995 season, Anderson had won 2,194 games, third in baseball history to Connie Mack and John J. McGraw.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AndrsnSpr.html (227 words)

	Sparky Anderson - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Sparky Anderson - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Anderson, Sparky, born in 1934, American baseball manager, who was the first manager to win World Series titles in both the National League (NL) and...
		Anderson (South Carolina), city in northwestern South Carolina, seat of Anderson County, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
	encarta.msn.com /Sparky_Anderson.html (105 words)

	Sparky Anderson MLB Baseball Manager
		Sparky Anderson was an Major League Baseball Manager who was born on February 22, 1934.
		Sparky Anderson was born as George Lee and later changed his name.
		Below you will find the overall record for Sparky Anderson from the teams he managed, the number of games he worked, his winning percentage, the number of wins, the total number of losses and other personal data.
	www.sportspool.com /baseball/managers/andersp01m.php (213 words)

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