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Goose Goslin was the Baseball Player.

Sim Lake was the Federal Judge.

Goose Goslin

A sports editor apparently gave Leon Allen Goslin the name Goose because the long-necked and ample-nosed outfielder would flap his arms while erratically tracking fly balls hit in his direction. No matter the fowl Goslin was associated with, however, he was definitely not associated with foul balls. Known as a burly, strong-armed, and powerful clutch-hitter, the Hall of Famer led his teams to five American League pennants. He helped the Washington Senators win three pennants and the 1924 World Series, during which he smacked three home runs. In fact, Goslin is the only man to have played in each of the 19 World Series games featuring the Senators. The other two pennants he won with the Detroit Tigers. Over his career, he brought in 100 or more runs on 11 occasions. In total, he racked up 2,735 hits. Bucky Harris said of Goslin: “He dented that right-field wall in Griffith Stadium and knocked a lot of them over it. It didn't make any difference if the pitcher was left- or right-handed or threw a fastball or a changeup. If they tried to sneak one by Goose, he'd tag it.” In one game against the Athletics, right fielder Ty Cobb did not even bother to look up after Goslin slammed the ball, which fell into the stands soon after. In addition to launching balls off his bat, Goslin also had his off-beat moments: he once attempted to use a bat camouflaged in black and white zebra stripes. The piece of lumber was designed by the St. Louis Browns’ secretary to annoy pitchers, but the umpire ruled the bat illegal. But, animal-print bat or ordinary wood, people recognized Goslin for his abilities as a hitter. Babe Ruth named Goslin as his choice for left fielder on a hypothetical “All American Major League Baseball Team.” In addition to delivering homers, Goslin delivered promises. Once, while paying a speeding fine, Goslin told the traffic judge that he would hit a home run. And that is exactly what the Goose later did.

Sim Lake

Judge Sim Lake presided over the trial of former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. A history buff, Sunday school teacher, and avid jogger and biker, Lake is known to be punctual. He arrives at work early and keeps lawyers on track by timing them as they argue or present testimony. The former Fulbright & Jaworski associate graduated sixth in his class from Texas A&M University, and first in his class from the University of Texas Law School. One lawyer who worked with Lake on a case commented on his attention to the fine points. The case involved a system for producing glass. Said the lawyer of Lake, “He dug into the case so thoroughly he actually could have built a glass plant by the end. He gets into the details.” Judge Lake also has a sense of humor. A criminal defense lawyer once told Lake that he would have a hard time making an 8:30 AM hearing because of car pool duties. Lake’s response, according to the lawyer, was, “Have your wife drive car pool.” The Houston Chronicle’s Enron trial blog reported that Lake told jurors they will be provided muffins for breakfast, noting that the banana nuts go fast while the brutal cranberrys are left for dead.

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Goose Goslin

A sports editor apparently gave Leon Allen Goslin the name Goose because the long-necked and ample-nosed outfielder would flap his arms while erratically tracking fly balls hit in his direction. No matter the fowl Goslin was associated with, however, he was definitely not associated with foul balls. Known as a burly, strong-armed, and powerful clutch-hitter, the Hall of Famer led his teams to five American League pennants. He helped the Washington Senators win three pennants and the 1924 World Series, during which he smacked three home runs. In fact, Goslin is the only man to have played in each of the 19 World Series games featuring the Senators. The other two pennants he won with the Detroit Tigers. Over his career, he brought in 100 or more runs on 11 occasions. In total, he racked up 2,735 hits. Bucky Harris said of Goslin: “He dented that right-field wall in Griffith Stadium and knocked a lot of them over it. It didn't make any difference if the pitcher was left- or right-handed or threw a fastball or a changeup. If they tried to sneak one by Goose, he'd tag it.” In one game against the Athletics, right fielder Ty Cobb did not even bother to look up after Goslin slammed the ball, which fell into the stands soon after. In addition to launching balls off his bat, Goslin also had his off-beat moments: he once attempted to use a bat camouflaged in black and white zebra stripes. The piece of lumber was designed by the St. Louis Browns’ secretary to annoy pitchers, but the umpire ruled the bat illegal. But, animal-print bat or ordinary wood, people recognized Goslin for his abilities as a hitter. Babe Ruth named Goslin as his choice for left fielder on a hypothetical “All American Major League Baseball Team.” In addition to delivering homers, Goslin delivered promises. Once, while paying a speeding fine, Goslin told the traffic judge that he would hit a home run. And that is exactly what the Goose later did.

Sim Lake

Judge Sim Lake presided over the trial of former Enron executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling. A history buff, Sunday school teacher, and avid jogger and biker, Lake is known to be punctual. He arrives at work early and keeps lawyers on track by timing them as they argue or present testimony. The former Fulbright & Jaworski associate graduated sixth in his class from Texas A&M University, and first in his class from the University of Texas Law School. One lawyer who worked with Lake on a case commented on his attention to the fine points. The case involved a system for producing glass. Said the lawyer of Lake, “He dug into the case so thoroughly he actually could have built a glass plant by the end. He gets into the details.” Judge Lake also has a sense of humor. A criminal defense lawyer once told Lake that he would have a hard time making an 8:30 AM hearing because of car pool duties. Lake’s response, according to the lawyer, was, “Have your wife drive car pool.” The Houston Chronicle’s Enron trial blog reported that Lake told jurors they will be provided muffins for breakfast, noting that the banana nuts go fast while the brutal cranberrys are left for dead.

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