Vital Statistics:
Born: Feb. 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, S.D.
Died: Nov. 4, 201D
Teams: Cincinnati Reds (1970-78), Detroit Tigers (1979-1995)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2000
Primary position: Manager
Career Highlights:
- Given name was George Lee Anderson.
- Went 2,194-1,834 in 26 seasons, and was the first manager to win World Series in both leagues (Cincinnati in 1975 and 1976, and Detroit in 1984).
- His win total is the third-most in major-league history. He won five pennants and two Manager of the Year awards.
- Played in one season in the majors (1959 with the Phillies) and hit .218 as a second baseman.
