AP PhotoAlbert Walter Lyle was nicknamed "Sparky" because he spoke his mind for the New York Yankees.

Take cover. Find Denis Leary and the rest of the gang from "Rescue Me." And apologize to U2 on our behalf for stealing "The Unforgettable Fire" as background music for this, our All-Fire Team.

Arthur Brown: The psychedelic rock star of that name is famous for his hit "Fire," which topped the UK charts in 1968 and which was recorded with his band, "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown." Things weren't quite so wacky in the universe of White Sox farmhand Arthur Brown, who hit 19 homers in three seasons of pro ball in the 1950s.

Evers Burns: His name sounds like an eternal flame, but Evers sadly burned out of the NBA after 23 games with the 1993-94 Sacramento Kings. In his defense, there probably weren't many shots available to a rookie on that squad. Five of his teammates  Mitch Richmond, Wayman Tisdale, Spud Webb, Olden Polynice and fellow ex-Maryland Terrapin Walt Williams -- scored more than 8,000 NBA points apiece.

Fireman Casey: Hugh Thomas Casey was a fireman when the title didn't exist in baseball. He converted the first of his 55 career saves 30 years before the feat was first recognized as an official statistic. Casey debuted with the Cubs in 1935 and played 14 years in the Majors. The saves were credited retroactively upon examination of box scores, and Casey is one of fewer than 75 pitchers in history with 75 or more wins and 50 or more saves.

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