quote:George was committed to putting his family first. Sparky was folksy and friendly and a diamond icon as manager of the Reds from 1970 to 1978 and Tigers from 1979 to 1995, but at a cost familiar to many who make baseball a career. He was immersed in the season nine months a year and unable to say no to charity organizers, writers, friends and former players the other three.
I placed the italics in the quote above.
This is a long article, but gives incredible insight to aspects of a baseball career not often considered here at the HighSchool Baseball Web.
The Other Side Of Sparky Anderson
