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Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., -- Baseball Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care, suffering from dementia, family members said Wednesday.
Anderson, 76, managed the Cincinnati Reds to World Series wins in 1975 and 1976 guided the Detroit Tigers to a world championship in 1984.
Family spokesman Dan Ewald told the Detroit Free Press Anderson was under care in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and family members wished "to express appreciation to all friends and fans for the support and kindness they have shown throughout Sparky's career and retirement."
His illness is "the type of ailment that takes a toll over time," Ewald said.
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson played only one season in the majors -- for the 1959 Phillies. But he excelled as a manager, running the Reds from 1970-78 and then becoming the Tigers' longest-serving skipper, guiding the team for 17 years from 1979 through 1995.
Renowned as a humble deflector of praise, Anderson was named the American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. He compiled a 1,331-1,248 with in Detroit, the Free Press noted.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., -- Baseball Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care, suffering from dementia, family members said Wednesday.
Anderson, 76, managed the Cincinnati Reds to World Series wins in 1975 and 1976 guided the Detroit Tigers to a world championship in 1984.
Family spokesman Dan Ewald told the Detroit Free Press Anderson was under care in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and family members wished "to express appreciation to all friends and fans for the support and kindness they have shown throughout Sparky's career and retirement."
His illness is "the type of ailment that takes a toll over time," Ewald said.
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson played only one season in the majors -- for the 1959 Phillies. But he excelled as a manager, running the Reds from 1970-78 and then becoming the Tigers' longest-serving skipper, guiding the team for 17 years from 1979 through 1995.
Renowned as a humble deflector of praise, Anderson was named the American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. He compiled a 1,331-1,248 with in Detroit, the Free Press noted.
