American Friends of SHALVA – Shalva's Young Leadership Full House 2017
Auction Ends: Feb 24, 2017 12:00 PM EST

Memorabilia

New York Yankees Former Pitchers Authentic Autographed Baseballs Sparky Lyle & Jeff Nelson

Item Number
190
Estimated Value
200 USD
Opening Bid
85 USD

Item Description

Sparky Lyle- is an American former left-handed relief pitcher who spent sixteen seasons in the 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 American League in saves in 1972 and 1976. With the Yankees, Lyle was a member of the World Series champions in 1977 and 1978.

 

Jeffrey Nelson is an American former baseball relief pitcher who played 15 years in Major League Baseball.

In his Major League career Nelson pitched in 798 games with a 48-45 record, and with runners in scoring position and two out he held batters to a .191 batting average. In 55 post-season games (second all-time behind former teammate Mariano Rivera), he compiled a 2-3 mark with 62 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA in 54.1 innings. Among hitters whom he dominated most were Troy Glaus, who in 14 at-bats was hitless with 11 strikeouts.

 

Item Special Note

Letter of authenticity from the New York Yankees included!