An earlier editor of the NY Times crossword puzzle was Eugene T. Maleska who practiced his craft from 1977/1993. He prided himself, where possible, of solving clues with single words. But on 11/26/86 he "puzzled" me. He asked for the given name of a L.A. Rams football star whose nickname was "Crazylegs" Hirsch. As a keen follower of the game I knew his name to be "Elroy". - but Maleska said it was "Leroy" which worked for his puzzle frame but confounded me. I never forgave him for his fallibility but I continue to accept the challenge daily - even using a pen.
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