publication date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 (part of Fall 2022)

category: Government

clue: Washingtonians called him a representative and a lieutenant governor. To pickleball fans, he's something more important.

explanation: In addition to his government service, Pritchard is remembered as one of the three co-creators of the sport of pickleball. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates


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