| Sparky Anderson | |
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 Anderson at Tiger Stadium | |
| Second baseman / Manager | |
| Born: February 22, 1934 Bridgewater, South Dakota, U.S. | |
| Died: November 4, 2010 (aged 76) Thousand Oaks, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .218 |
| Runs batted in | 34 |
| Managerial record | 2,194–1,834 |
| Winning % | .545 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2000 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, coach, and manager. He 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. Anderson was the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. His 2,194 career wins are the sixth-most for a manager in Major League history. His 1,331 wins with the Tigers are the most for any manager in team history. Anderson was named American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.