This celebrity goo was created by LaVonne Lemler.
Scott Hardie may have altered LaVonne's goo before publication.

publication date: Friday, May 1, 2015 (part of Spring 2015)

category: Sports

clue: All eyes were on this MLB player when his career was cut short, but not before he got red hot and cornered some impressive stats as a young player.

explanation: Conigliaro was a Boston Red Sox outfielder who suffered a severe eye injury when hit in the face by a pitch. He attempted a comeback but eventually left the sport with permanent eye damage. Fenway Park designated a seating area called Conigliaro's Corner in his honor. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Chris Lemler, and Justin Woods


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