Fun story about Sparky

[clutch]

Living in Michigan, I have attended more than my share of autograph signings in the Detroit area. Between he and Ernie Harwell, you won't find 2 more kind and gracious people. Even in obvious failing health, Sparky was still smiling and chatting it up. One of the good guys!

[Davy_Kangaroo_Jones]

I met Sparky many times. Great guy. Was great with kids too.

[Wymers Auction]

I grew up in Cincinnati and everyone is right all you ever hear about Sparky is fantastic things. I think some other notables from Cincy are Joe Nuxhall, Anthony Munoz, Jack McKeon was awesome, Sean Casey, Pete Rose, and many more.

[Wayward99]

Originally Posted by Davy_Kangaroo_Jones

I met Sparky many times. Great guy. Was great with kids too.

He really was - I had relatives who lived in Lakeland, FL who used to go to a lot of spring training games, and he used to make a big deal out of seeing my younger cousin (5 or 6 yrs old), who was a redhead...he would always hurry over and give her a hug. I believe sometimes he'd take her out on the field, too.

The few times I was there (ages 12-14) he was always incredibly gracious (and funny) with the crowd around him.

[HexsHeroes]

Originally Posted by clutch

Living in Michigan, I have attended more than my share of autograph signings in the Detroit area. Between he and Ernie Harwell, you won't find 2 more kind and gracious people. Even in obvious failing health, Sparky was still smiling and chatting it up. One of the good guys!

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