publication date: Monday, July 30, 2007 (part of Round XXX)

category: Sports

clue: Earlier this year, Boston decided it was time to roll the dice on an import.

explanation: In April 2007, Japanese-born Matsuzaka (nicknamed "Dice-K") was hired as a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Tony Peters, Scott Horowitz, Lori Lancaster, and Jason Evans

player landmarks: This was the first goo solved by Jason Evans.


Similar Goos

Barry Bonds

Statistics and steroids may have made him a Giant, but he hasn't forged lasting bonds with fans. Go »

Dale Earnhardt

He may have earned the heart of fans with his seven championships, but even the Intimidator was mortal in the end. Go »

Ben Roethlisberger

Satirists wonder if this athlete will steal headlines next season by refusing to wear his helmet during games. Go »

Harry Caray

Holy cow! This broadcast announcer took generations of Cubs fans out to the ball game. Go »

Nancy Kerrigan

I'm not the first person to try to rearrange this icy athlete's anatomy. Go »

Don King

The funny part is, I didn't have to adjust his hair. Who's the king? Go »