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Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Passes Away

Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Passes Away
Thursday was a sad day for Major League Baseball, as they lost a Hall of Fame manager.
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National League offseason power poll
Hole to fill: : Werth’s departure would create the need for a righthanded power bat. Top target: : A trade for Rangers RF Jeff Francoeur could provide depth and a righthanded bat.
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Ohio inmate fired from jail kitchen for serving too many pancakes wins early release
CINCINNATI – An Ohio judge has granted early release to an inmate who was fired from a jail’s kitchen for handing out too many pancakes — earning himself the nickname Mr. Pancake.
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by on November 8, 2010 Leave a Comment

Tigers legends praise Sparky Anderson on news of his illness

Tigers legends praise Sparky Anderson on news of his illness
Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell and Al Kaline spoke glowingly about Sparky Anderson Wednesday after it was learned that the ex-manager was placed in a hospice.
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Game on: Free-agent Madness commences
Game on: Free-agent Madness commences
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Ex-Tigers manager Sparky Anderson dies
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.
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by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

“Sparky Who?” and “Captain Hook”: The Legacy of George Lee Anderson

“Sparky Who?” and “Captain Hook”: The Legacy of George Lee Anderson
George Lee Anderson, otherwise known as “Sparky,” passed away at a hospice near his California home on Wednesday.
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Inmate who gave away pancakes wins release
An Ohio judge has granted early release to an inmate who was fired from a jail’s kitchen for handing out too many pancakes — earning himself the nickname Mr. Pancake.
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The week’s passages
A roundup of the week’s notable obituaries.
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by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

“Big Red Machine” Manager Sparky Anderson Dies

“Big Red Machine” Manager Sparky Anderson Dies
The former Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers manager was the first skipper to ever win World Series crowns in both leagues. He was 76.
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Sparky Anderson, former Reds and Tigers manager, dies at 76
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds fans will remember George “Sparky” Anderson for three things: The way he was hired, the way he was fired, and everything in between.
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VIDEO: A tribute to Sparky Anderson

VIDEO: A tribute to Sparky Anderson
Action News has learned former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has passed away at his home in California. Anderson entered hospice care yesterday.
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Cincinnati Reds Former Manager Sparky Anderson Leaves Lasting Legacy
Sparky Anderson, the man that managed the Cincinnati Reds for 9 seasons and the Detroit Tigers for 17 seasons, died yesterday from complications from dementia, according to his family.
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by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

Former Tigers, Reds skipper Anderson in hospice

Former Tigers, Reds skipper Anderson in hospice
Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson, 76, has been placed in the care of hospice at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia.
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Jocketty named executive of year
The Reds’ NL Division Series appearance against the Philadelphia Phillies was their first in the Postseason since 1995 . Reds President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Castellini said, “We applaud Sporting News for recognizing the contributions of Walt and his staff to our 2010 championship team.
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by on November 5, 2010 Leave a Comment

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dead at 76
Susan Walsh FILE – In this circa 1991 black and white file photo, Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson smokes his pipe in the dugout during a Grapefruit League game in Lakeland, Fla. Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousand Oaks, Calif., home for complications resulting from dementia.
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Sparky Anderson: Gone Too Young
I was saddened to learn the news today that former Tigers/ Reds manager Sparky Anderson had died at the age of 76. He brought a lot of baseball excitement to the city of Detroit in the 1980s.  The news seems to have spawned a lot of animosity toward Tigers owner Mike Ilitch and why he didn’t honor the manager who owns more wins while wearing the old English D. The man is, after all, in …
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Reaction to Sparky Anderson’s passing
Read what the Tigers, Lions and politicians said about Sparky and feel free to share your comments as well.
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Sparky: What are your favorite memories of Sparky Anderson?
The Associated PressSparky Anderson often gave umpires the business. Former Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson died on Thursday due to complications of dementia, family spokesman Dan Ewald said. He was 76. The colorful Hall of Fame manager…
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by on November 4, 2010 Leave a Comment

Ex-Tigers manager Anderson placed into hospice

Ex-Tigers manager Anderson placed into hospice
Ex-Tigers, Reds manager Sparky Anderson placed into hospice at Thousand Oaks, Calif. home
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Jays’ Bautista, Reds’ Votto each win Hank Aaron Award
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista and Toronto native Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds were each honoured with the Hank Aaron Award on Sunday as baseball’s most outstanding offensive performers.
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Sparky Anderson dies
Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson, who led the legendary Big Red Machine to two World Series titles and picked up another championship with the Tigers, has died.
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