publication date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 (part of Fall 2012)

category: Sports

clue: This retired Las Vegan pursued pitching records with the tenacity of a mad dog.

explanation: Maddux, nicknamed "Mad Dog," held numerous records for consistently excellent pitching. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Aaron Shurtleff

trivia: This goo was considered for the "What Happens in Vegas" theme.

Fall 2012 Bonus Goos: You know what comes after everyone gorging themselves on a big tournament? A week of leftovers. Enjoy these six extra goos before the winter season begins on December 3.

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