February 22, 1934 Hall of Fame manager George “Sparky” Anderson was born in Bridgewater, SD to LeRoy and Shirley Anderson. Nicknamed Captain Hook (for his penchant of using his bullpen often), he played 1 season in MLB (in 1959). He is known as one of the greatest managers in Major League Baseball history. In 26 seasons…
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Sparky Anderson Position: Second BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 170lb (175cm, 77kg)Born: February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, SDDied: November 4, 2010 in Thousand Oaks, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Susan Miller Dorsey HS (Los Angeles, CA)Debut: April 10, 1959 (9,225th in MLB history)vs. CIN 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 27, 1959 vs. MLN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted…
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