Cincinnati Reds - October 9, 1969: The Reds name 36-year-old George Lee Sparky Anderson manager. He would lead the club to two World Series titles in nine seasons. #BigRedMachine #RedsVault

Legendary Reds manager Sparky Anderson

Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 76 - The New York Times

Anderson, Sparky Baseball Hall of Fame

George Lee Sparky Anderson

George Lee Sparky Anderson

Cincinnati Reds on X: October 9, 1969: George Lee Sparky Anderson is hired as manager of the Reds. He would lead the #BigRedMachine to eight first- or second-place finishes, four NL pennants

Legendary Reds manager Sparky Anderson

Legendary Reds manager Sparky Anderson

Cincinnati Reds - October 9, 1969: The Reds name 36-year-old George Lee Sparky Anderson manager. He would lead the club to two World Series titles in nine seasons. #BigRedMachine #RedsVault

Anderson, Sparky Baseball Hall of Fame

Legendary Reds manager Sparky Anderson

Anderson, Sparky Baseball Hall of Fame

Sparky Anderson – Society for American Baseball Research

Legendary Reds manager Sparky Anderson

Cincinnati Reds on X: #OTD in 1969: The #Reds name 36-year-old George Lee Sparky Anderson manager. He would lead the club to two World Series titles in 9 years. / X