1959 Topps "Sparky" Anderson
Sparky Anderson
George Lee Anderson
Captain Hook
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 2000, Manager
Born: February 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, South Dakota
ML Debut: 4/10/1959
Primary Position: Manager
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1959)
Primary Team: Detroit Tigers
Managed: Cincinnati Reds (1970-1978), Detroit Tigers (1979-1995)
Post-Season: 1970 NLCS, 1970 World Series, 1972 NLCS, 1972 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1975 NLCS, 1975 World Series, 1976 NLCS, 1984 ALCS, 1984 World Series, 1987 ALCS
Awards: Manager of the Year: 1984 and 1987; Named Manager of the Year by The Sporting News in 1987.
Managing
Bio
Known for his jovial disposition, George “Sparky” Anderson is the only manager in history to have won World Series championships in both the American and National leagues. His career totals include 2,194 victories, the third most in major league history, two Manager of the Year awards, five league pennants and three World Series crowns. His heavy use of the bullpen staff earned him the nickname “Captain Hook,” but this practice has now become the standard for Major League Baseball.
George Lee Anderson
Captain Hook
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 2000, Manager
Born: February 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, South Dakota
ML Debut: 4/10/1959
Primary Position: Manager
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1959)
Primary Team: Detroit Tigers
Managed: Cincinnati Reds (1970-1978), Detroit Tigers (1979-1995)
Post-Season: 1970 NLCS, 1970 World Series, 1972 NLCS, 1972 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1975 NLCS, 1975 World Series, 1976 NLCS, 1984 ALCS, 1984 World Series, 1987 ALCS
Awards: Manager of the Year: 1984 and 1987; Named Manager of the Year by The Sporting News in 1987.
Managing
Bio
Known for his jovial disposition, George “Sparky” Anderson is the only manager in history to have won World Series championships in both the American and National leagues. His career totals include 2,194 victories, the third most in major league history, two Manager of the Year awards, five league pennants and three World Series crowns. His heavy use of the bullpen staff earned him the nickname “Captain Hook,” but this practice has now become the standard for Major League Baseball.