Horseshoes Star a Dead Ringer for a Printer —Cagle

"I've worked hard, honing that skill," Francis told The Times. "At the same time, it's a gift. I think I was given the ability to do it."

Beating Francis is an act of futility. He threw 917 ringers in 1,016 pitches over the course of the 19-game tournament, a 90-plus percent proficiency rating. Francis, 40, began competing at the age of 9, and has won 15 men's world titles since 1989, according to The Times. Tossing shoes runs in the family; his wife, Amy, is a three-time world runner-up, and their son is also following in their footsteps.