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Veterans Commitee Electees

Sparky Anderson is the only manager to post 100-win seasons in both leagues. John Swart /Allsport

Former manager Sparky Anderson, Negro Leagues outfielder Turkey Stearnes and 19th century infielder Bid McPhee were elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.

George Lee "Sparky" Anderson
Born: Feb. 22, 1934, in Bridgewater, S.D.
Only manager to win World Series championships in both leagues. Won 1975-76 titles with Cincinnati's Big Red Machine and 1984 crown with Detroit. ... Ranks third on career win list, compiling 2,194-1,834 record. Trailed Connie Mack (3,731) and John McGraw (2,784). ... Spent 1970-78 in Cincinnati and 1979-95 in Detroit. Led both clubs in career victories -- only manager to top two teams. ... Sixteenth manager to make all. ... Won five pennants with two other division titles. ... Ranks No. 1 with 18 League Championship wins. ... Popular with players, fans and media members, projecting a grandfatherly image with his pipe. ... Only manager to post 100-win seasons in AL and NL. ... Walked out of spring training in 1995 rather than work with replacements during a players' strike. ... An eternal optimist, especially in spring training. Once touted rookie Chris Pittaro as baseball's next big star. ... Had signed as a coach with California for 1970 season before getting call from Reds to replace Dave Bristol. Let go by Cincinnati after 1978, took over for Les Moss in Detroit on June 14, 1979. ... Played one season in the majors, hitting .218 with no homers and 34 RBIs in 152 games as Phillies second baseman in 1959. Returned to minors for following four years in Toronto, then managed team in 1964. ... Coached for San Diego Padres in their 1969 expansion season. ... Grew up near Los Angeles. Was a batboy for Southern California coach Rod Dedeaux.

Norman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes
Born: May 8, 1901, in Nashville, Tenn.
Died: Sept. 4, 1979, in Detroit.
Batted left, threw left.
Outfielder hit .359 during 18-year career in Negro Leagues. ... Ranks first in triples, second in home runs and fourth in batting average in all-time Negro Leagues history. ... Started with Detroit Stars in 1923. ... Played in four of first five All-Star games. ... Hit .313 in exhibition games against major league teams. ... Said teammate Satchel Paige: "One of the greatest hitters we ever had. He was as good as anyone who ever played ball."

John Alexander "Bid" McPhee
Born: Nov. 1, 1859, in Massena, N.Y.
Died: Jan. 3, 1943, in Ocean Beach, Calif.
Batted right, threw right.
Second baseman hit .271 from 1882-1899. ... Played entire career in Cincinnati, first in the American Association and then in the National League. ... One of baseball's last barehanded players. Resisted using a glove until his later years. ... Was first 19th century player at any position to take part in 100 double plays in a season. ... Scored 1,678 runs and stole 568 bases. ... Was 5-foot-8, prompting his nickname that was shortened from "Bitty." ... Hit three triples in an 1890 game against future Hall of Famer Amos Rusie. ... Managed Reds in 1901-02.

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