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Sparky Lyle, in Extra Innings in New Jersey - The New York Times
SPARKY LYLE SIGNED NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE AUTOGRAPH YANKEES STEINER D5189
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Sparky Lyle Signed New York Times Magazine Autograph Yankees Steiner D5189
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Mets Bullpen Continues To Crash And Burn - Metsmerized Online
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Yankees great Sparky Lyle has found major success with minor-league franchise
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With a legend greeting fans, Yankees' connection to Somerset Patriots is even stronger
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Yankees great Sparky Lyle has found major success with minor-league franchise
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There will never be another
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Sparky Lyle's only extra-base hit as a Yankee
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