Anthony Sanders was a quarterback at Santa Rita High school. He graduated in 1992.

 Photo courtesy Benjie Sanders

In his second season as a manager of the Grand Junction Rockies, the Colorado Rockies’ rookie league affiliate, ex-Santa Rita baseball/football standout Anthony Sanders was named Pioneer League Manager of the Year on Saturday. The ex-Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, who signed a football scholarship as an Arizona quarterback in 1992, had led Grand Junction to 40 victories through Friday, tied for most in the league.

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