I had the pleasure of meeting Sparky while collecting autographs outside the Astrodome in Houston during the 1973 season. Although I grew up an Astros fan, the Big Red Machine was THE team in the N.L. during the '70s. I remember both Sparky and Pete Rose were nice guys who didn't mind in the least we kids bugging them for autographs. R.I.P. Sparky.
i'm the guy that got sparky to detroit.
new him personally.
a very smart beautiful human being.
but allow me a slight correction to this tribute.
yogi berra also won a world series as manager in both leagues.
blessings and thanx for the post !!
gkopit2003 6 months ago
I had the pleasure of meeting Sparky while collecting autographs outside the Astrodome in Houston during the 1973 season. Although I grew up an Astros fan, the Big Red Machine was THE team in the N.L. during the '70s. I remember both Sparky and Pete Rose were nice guys who didn't mind in the least we kids bugging them for autographs. R.I.P. Sparky.
ridgerunner721601 9 months ago
Agreed....Sparky in the dugout was baseball as it was meant to be. RIP
billd987 1 year ago
Best manager ever. Miss ya Spark
Bj23874 1 year ago