Sparky Lyle was born on July 22, 1944 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, USA. He has been married to Mary Fontaine Massey since May 2, 1977. They have one child.
Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1967-1971), New York Yankees (1972-1978),
Texas Rangers (1979-1980), Philadelphia Phillies (1980-1982) and Chicago
White Sox (1982).
Member of 1967 American League Champion Boston Red Sox team. Member of
1976 American League Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1977 and
1978 World Series Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1980 World
Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies team.
Named to 3 American League All Star Teams (1973 and 1976-1977).
Wrote a tell all book about his experiences as a member of the 1978 New York Yankees called "The Bronx Zoo".
Struck out Willie Mays in the 1973 All-Star Game at Royals' (now Kauffman) Stadium in Kansas City. The Game would turn out to be Willie's final All-Star Game appearance.