Hall of Fame Coach Sparky Anderson dies today.
Anderson was the coach of the Reds, known as the "Big Red Machine" who won 2 World Series with the Reds and another with the Tigers in 1984.
26 seasons as MLB manager with Reds (1970-78) and Tigers (1979-95).
Won 5 pennants and 3 World Series (1975-76 Reds, 1984 Tigers).
First manager to win World Series in both leagues.
Inducted into Hall of Fame, 2000.
Two-time AL manager of the year (1984, 1987).
Classic coach, great guy and he will be missed.
RIP Sparky
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