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I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Sparky Anderson Honored

Sparky Anderson Number 10
Sparky Anderson died on November 4 but was remembered in Goodyear, AZ in a ballpark he never got to see.



The Hall of Fame manager of the Big Red Machine was honored before the game with a video tribute, MC'd by Marty Brennaman.  Sparky's number 10 is stenciled on the grass just outside the Reds' thirdbase dugout.  Ken Griffey Sr. threw out the first pitch.

Bob Feller's Number
There was also a moment of silence for Dodger great, Duke Snider, who died yesterday in California.

Griffey Sr.Throws Out the First Pitch
The Indians also lost an icon over the winter when Bob Feller, "Rapid Robert" died.

His number 19 is stenciled in front of Cleveland's first base dugout.

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