Sparky Anderson, one of the most memorable people to manage a baseball team, died on Thursday at age 76.

Anderson was always good for a quote and a laugh. The writers who covered him were quick to fondly remember stories. Here are some of the best:

• MLive.com: Steve Kornacki says Anderson knew how to run a clubhouse

• SI.com: Joe Posnanski says there was Sparky and there was George. Two different souls

• Oakland Press: Jim Hawkins says world is a better place because of Anderson

• Detroit Free Press: Mitch Albom says it's like we've all lost a member of the family

• Yahoo Sports: Eric Adelson writes that Sparky helped revive a sports town

• Detroit News: Lynn Henning admired Anderson's love for the game

NFL • Detroit Free Press: Lions confuse opponents with defensive line movement • MLive.com: Ndamukong Suh is the rookie of the month • MLive.com: Detroit backup quarterback Shaun Hill practices, but isn't ready to play • ESPN: Out of all of ESPN's football analysts, only Ron Jaworski picks the Lions over the Jets

NHL • MLive.com: Red Wings' Johan Franzen sits out practice, expects to play Friday

NBA • ESPN: Ex-Piston Isiah Thomas wants another shot with the New York Knicks