Justin Verlander
This goo was worth a point in January 2025.
publication date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 (part of January 2025)
category: 
Sports
clue: He was of/from the land of Detroit for many years, until a last-minute trade to Houston that allowed him to pitch his way to a pair of World Series titles.
explanation: Verlander, whose last name means "of the land" or "from the land," pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2005-2017. He was traded to the Houston Astros just before entering the free market in 2017, and ultimately won two World Series with the latter team. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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