Sparky Anderson--MLB-- (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010)

Past TTM Success; Sparky signed our index card.

Anderson at Tiger Stadium
Second baseman / Manager
Born: February 22, 1934 Bridgewater, South Dakota
Died: November 4, 2010 (aged 76) Thousand Oaks, California
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
Teams
As player Philadelphia Phillies (1959) As manager Cincinnati Reds (1970–1978) Detroit Tigers (1979–1995) As coach San Diego Padres (1969)
Career highlights and awards
3× World Series champion (1975, 1976, 1984) 2× AL Manager of the Year (1984, 1987) Cincinnati Reds No. 10 retired Detroit Tigers No. 11 retired Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2000
Election Method	Veterans Committee