Willie Huber
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Monday, August 3, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Sports
clue: He wasn't a lawyer from North Carolina. He was a German-Canadian all-star who was the biggest thing in the NHL.
explanation: The German-born Huber played ten seasons in the NHL, where at 6'5" and 225 lbs. he debuted as the biggest player in NHL history. He played in 1983 NHL All-Star Game while still a member of the Detroit Red Wings. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm
trivia: This goo was inspired by founding father William Hooper.
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