Description
Sparky Lyle is an American former left-handed relief pitcher who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1967 through 1982. He was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox.
A three-time All-Star, he won the American League Cy Young Award in 1977. He led the AL in saves in 1972 and 1976. With the Yankees, Lyle was a member of the World Series champions in 1977 and 1978, both over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Presented is an OML (Selig) baseball autographed by Sparky Lyle. He signed it on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen (“9”) with the inscription, “’77 Cy”.
Authentication: Global Authentics