Sparky Anderson was inducted via the Veterans Committee into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000. His plaque shows him in a Cincinnati Reds cap, acknowledging the club with which he achieved most of ...

George "Sparky" Anderson got his nickname in the minor leagues because of his spirited play. He made it to the majors for only one season, batting .218 for the Phillies in 1959.

George "Sparky'' Anderson got his nickname in the minor leagues because of his spirited play. He made it to the majors for only one season, batting .218 for the Phillies in 1959.

Sparky Anderson became one of the most memorable managers in baseball history because he knew how to treat his players right, Pete Rose said Thursday, shortly after learning that the Big Red ...

There have been a number of comments regarding Anderson. "We are saddened by the passing of one of Detroit's treasures, Sparky Anderson," Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said in a statement.

Anderson's teams in Cincinnati -- featuring Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Rose -- won crowns in 1975 and 1976 and rank among the most powerful of all-time. Led by Kirk Gibson and Alan Trammell ...

Tigers Former Tigers manager Sparky Anderson may have died, but his stories will live forever Updated: Nov. 05, 2010, 4:00 a.m. | Published: Nov. 05, 2010, 3:00 a.m. By Steve Kornacki ...

Anderson went by many nicknames—Sparky became as much his name as any—but was most famous for being "Captain Hook," a moniker given to him by the starting pitchers he made a habit of removing ...

Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson might not have sounded like the smartest man or manager, but he was among the brightest, most well-liked and decent people ever to fill out a lineup card.

Anderson spent nine seasons managing the Reds and won two World Series titles (1975, 76) and has his No. 10 jersey retired at Great American Ball Park. Sparky Anderson ...

Anyway, Sparky Anderson was in town with the Detroit Tigers. I asked him about the firing, and he shook his head. The Angels, he said, would never have consistent success until they had stability.