Lefty Gomez
This celebrity goo was created by Russ Wilhelm.
Scott Hardie may have altered Russ's goo before publication.
publication date: Saturday, September 22, 2007 (part of Round XXXI)
category: 
Sports
clue: This goofy fastballer knew that there was more to winning a game than just being a good player.
explanation: Lefty Gomez, nicknamed "El Goofy," was known for his quick wit, his fastball, and the saying "I'd rather be lucky than good." more…
solved by: Steve West, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Shawn Brandt, Greg Bair, and Jason Evans
trivia: Scott used Fusion Room, a component of Kai's Power Goo, to reverse the image. The reversed Yankees logo was the only hint that the player was not right-handed.
 | This goo represented "I'd rather be lucky than good" in Russ Wilhelm's "Who Said That?" Week. |
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