Biography: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, making him the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues.
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. He was named American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987.
Born:February 22, 1934 Birthplace:Bridgewater, South Dakota, USA
1953-10-03 American MLB player and future HOF manager Sparky Anderson (19) weds childhood sweetheart Carol Valle (18), until his death in 2010
Historical Events
1978-11-28 Cincinnati Reds fire their manager Sparky Anderson after 9 years
1979-06-12 Detroit Tigers fire manager Les Moss, hiring Sparky Anderson who stays until 1995; includes World Series title 1984 and AL Manager of the Year Award 1984 and 1987
1984-09-23 Sparky Anderson is 1st manager to win 100 games in both leagues
1986-06-29 Sparky Anderson is 1st to win 600 games as manager in both leagues
1992-09-25 Sparky Anderson ties Hughie Jennings as Detroit Tigers' winningest manager
1995-02-17 Tiger Manager Sparky Anderson takes unpaid leave due to baseball strike
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