The Fan Teaser – Week 135

He wasn’t the first and he wasn’t the last 3-time winner, but this Kansan’s name – with a geographically incorrect nickname – is found on the BorgWarner Trophy three times.

Just to review, The Fan Teaser was the creation of former Ann Arbor News Sports Editor Geoff Larcom. Longtime friend and fellow Ann Arbor News alum, Pat Schutte, took it to heights previously unknown. We aim to keep it alive here at The Sports Fan Project. The cropped photo and the accompanying clue give you an idea as to who or what the image is of. We invite you to use the Comment option to take a crack at solving the Teaser and, if you’re so inclined, participate in some good-spirited banter with your fellow sports fans. The Fan Teaser will appear each Friday morning with the reveal coming to you Sunday.

4 thoughts on “The Fan Teaser – Week 135

  1. Jerry Hill May 23, 2025 / 2:07 pm

    I don’t recognize the fingers……..but I think they
    belong to Rick Mears??

    • DouglasTHill May 23, 2025 / 4:04 pm

      They are not, in fact, Rick Mears’ fingers. The eras are similar, however.

  2. Tim Parker May 23, 2025 / 11:55 pm

    If there is ever a drama about the Indy 500, I hope they use this line: “Who shot JR? ” Of course, the character would be played by Lone Star, himself

    • DouglasTHill May 24, 2025 / 11:18 am

      Well I’ll be! How about we order up some brisket and Lone Star beer to celebrate!

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