Sparky's players adored him (well, most of them, at least

). Kirk Gibson has already been quoted saying that Sparky will live on as long as he does, because he is TOTALLY a product of Sparky as a manager.
By far my favorite Anderson quote came when he was discussing players sitting out due to nagging injuries: "Pain don't hurt."

Sparky was Yogi, though a better manager and a lesser ballplayer. He was also reminiscent of Casey Stengel, and roughly the equal as both player and manager.
I'll stand by my earlier comment that Ernie (Harwell, for you foreigners

) was the most beloved man in Michigan, but Sparky certainly ranked up there, and was another for whom a last name was completely unnecessary.
Bulk, just saw your post as I was about to post - that would probably be my second favorite quote, but there are SO many to choose among!
