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“I'm beginning to see Brooks [Robinson] in my sleep. If I dropped a paper plate, he'd pick it up on one hop and throw me out at first.”

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Sparky Anderson

Sparky Anderson, born on February 22, 1934, and passed away on November 4, 2010, was an accomplished American baseball manager. He made significant contributions to the sport of baseball, leading his teams to two World Series championships and winning multiple Manager of the Year awards. more

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