Lyle joined the Sox in 1967 and by the '69 season he became the team's top reliever. In 1972, in one of the worst trades in Red Sox history, he was dealt to the Yankees in for first baseman Danny Cater and saved 35 games for the Bombers, an AL record at the time. Lyle became the Yankees' bullpen ace, helping the Yankees to three straight pennants from 1976-'78. (Lyle's stats and facts)