Daily Almanac for Friday, July 23, 2021; the 204th Day of the Year

“Sparky Who” when the Cincinnati Reds hired him on October 8, 1969 to become their manager. One of the top managers in Major League Baseball in the 1970’s and 1980’s, George Lee Anderson on this date in 2000, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (Cincinnati Reds photo)

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS

George Lee “Sparky” Anderson (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, coach, and manager. He managed the National League‘s Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. Anderson was the first manager to win the World Series in both leagues. His 2,194 career wins are the sixth-most for a manager in Major League history. Anderson was named American League Manager of the Year in 1984 and 1987. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.

TODAY’S ALMANAC

FULL BUCK MOON

Traditionally, we have called July’s full Moon the “Full Buck Moon.” This name comes from our Native American and Colonial past when the Moon was used to track the seasons. Bucks are growing new antlers at this time. July’s Full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.

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