Sparky Anderson

On this date in 1984, Sparky Anderson becomes the first manager ever to win 100 games in a season with two different clubs as the Tigers beat the Yankees 4-1. Anderson led the Reds to 100-win seasons in 1970, 1975 and 1976.

"Sparky's the only guy I know who's written more books than he's read." - Ernie Harwell