The Sparky Lyle...and Other Great Relief Pitchers
August, 1981
You don't have to be an ardent student of the game to know about relief pitchers. They're the gun fighters of baseball, the doughty chaps such as Sparky Lyle, with Freon in their veins, summoned from the bull pen to cool off hot bats when the opposition becomes rambunctious.Playboy's relief pitchers are also coolers--of a somewhat different breed. They're beverages; captivating concoctions with a wine or spirit base, infused with sprightly mixers and hints of elusive flavorings--affording delici...
