Sparky Anderson was a professional baseball manager known for his successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB). He managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1970 to 1978 and the Detroit Tigers from 1979 to 1995. Anderson is celebrated for leading the Reds to two World Series championships in 1975 and 1976, and the Tigers to a championship in 1984. Born on February 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, South Dakota, Anderson became the first manager in MLB history to win 2,000 games. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport. Anderson passed away on November 4, 2010.