Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers

moosie · 11-03-2010, 03:48 PM

SAD, SAD

DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia.

Anderson family’s said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and kindness that friends and fans have shown throughout the Hall of Famer’s career and retirement.

No further details were released.

Anderson guided the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984 and led them for 17 seasons.

Amen. Sparky coached the Big Red Machine to dominance during the 70s.

The former Cincinnati Reds skipper was the first manager to win more than 100 games in a season in the American and National leagues. He has 2,194 career wins.

Eleven · 11-03-2010, 03:51 PM

I used to love watching him when I was kid. Trotting out to the mound and avoiding all the painted lines

hotreds · 11-03-2010, 03:55 PM

Tragic- and what a horrible way to go- esp. for his family.

kelmac07 · 11-03-2010, 05:45 PM

Very sad

elderboy02 · 11-03-2010, 05:58 PM

Man, that is sad

icehog3 · 11-10-2010, 01:21 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5764168

11-03-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
moosie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Southern Cal Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers SAD, SAD DETROIT — Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family’s said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and kindness that friends and fans have shown throughout the Hall of Famer’s career and retirement. No further details were released. Anderson guided the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984 and led them for 17 seasons. Amen. Sparky coached the Big Red Machine to dominance during the 70s. The former Cincinnati Reds skipper was the first manager to win more than 100 games in a season in the American and National leagues. He has 2,194 career wins.

11-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#2
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers I used to love watching him when I was kid. Trotting out to the mound and avoiding all the painted lines __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

11-03-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers Tragic- and what a horrible way to go- esp. for his family. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers Very sad __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-03-2010, 05:58 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers Man, that is sad

11-10-2010, 01:21 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,761 Trading: (60)	Re: Sparky Anderson-Cincinnati Reds,Detroit Tigers http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5764168 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!