Both Sparky Lyle and Sparky Anderson had major contributions to baseball, ranking among the best closers and managers of all time, respectively. Anderson got his nickname as a player because he argued with umpires too much, a trend he would continue as manager of the Big Red Machine and the Tigers.
Speaking of Sparky Anderson, his other nickname, Captain Hook was well earned due to his willingness to use his bullpen if a pitcher faltered.
