Good bye to one of the greatest
NotaSuv
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Sparky Anderson, the white-haired Hall of Fame manager who directed Cincinnati's Big Red Machine to back-to-back World Series championships and won another one in Detroit, died Thursday. He was 76.
Anderson died from complications from dementia, family spokesman Dan Ewald said. A day earlier, Anderson's family said he had been placed in hospice care.
Anderson was the first manager to win World Series titles in both leagues and the only manager to lead two franchises in career wins.
Anderson died from complications from dementia, family spokesman Dan Ewald said. A day earlier, Anderson's family said he had been placed in hospice care.
Anderson was the first manager to win World Series titles in both leagues and the only manager to lead two franchises in career wins.
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bummer...him & Earl Weaver were 2 managers I've always thought were true characters (meaning this as a compliment) of the game.Yep, my name really is Bob.
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I always thought he was much older. I seem to remember him looking to be in his late seventies back when he was coaching the Tigers over two decades ago. But then again... I was around 10 years old, so everyone over thirty appeared to have one foot in the grave. Now where's my Metamucil?
Here's to one of the old-timey skippers. They seem to be fewer and far between nowadays.I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore -
Too bad. I thought he was older than that. Also Tommy Lasorda should be included in that group. RIP.SDA SRS 2.3tls; RDO 198's, Dynamatted, Armaflexed, Gimpod Boards, Crossovers by quadzilla: Clarity ESA 630V, Mills Resistors, Track Audio Spikes, Musky's Curly Maple Caps
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Great manager. I loved watching the Big Red Machine as a kid. RIP.
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I watched Sparky in Detroit for all the years he was there. Loved the guy. I still remember watching the '84 series. Goose against Kirk for the win!For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
