Ex-Tigers manager Anderson placed into hospice
Posted: 11.03.2010 at 11:58 AM
Sparky Anderson in 2009  / AP photo
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DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousand Oaks, Calif., home for complications resulting from dementia.

Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and kindness that friends and fans have shown throughout the Hall of Famer's career and retirement.

No further details were released.

The 76-year-old Anderson guided the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984 and led them for 17 seasons. The former Cincinnati Reds skipper was the first manager to win more than 100 games in a season in the American and National leagues. He has 2,194 career wins.