This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.

publication date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (part of Fall 2019)

category: Sports

clue: He's been with the Padres longer than any player, and his specialty is a fowl ball.

explanation: Giannoulas has played the San Diego Chicken since 1974. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Matthew Preston, and Erik Bates


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