| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PLATO | His "Republic" was the first Utopia. |
| NOEL | His first play on Broadway was "The Vortex." |
| STENGEL | His was the first number retired by the Mets |
| OCHS | "All the News That's Fit to Sing" was his first album |
| GEHRIG | Yankee who was the first major-leaguer to have his number retired |
| DESIARNAZ | His son was on the cover of the first issue of TV Guide |
| saul | the first king of Israel (?1020–1000 bc). He led Israel successfully against the Philistines, but was in continual conflict with the high priest Samuel. He became afflicted with madness and died by his own hand; succeeded by David |
