I understand I could've deleted all residual files using the terminal but being that I'm an amateur I felt more at ease just giving my mac a wipe.
I first tried to install pygame for python 3.6 and after many different attempts I decided to give my computer a factory reset so I could start clean. I have tried time and time again to properly install all neccesary tools to run pygame but for some reason I am constantly unsuccessful. I am trying to get Pygame working on my laptop. I am teaching myself python, going through some lessons and reading Al Sweigart's book on programming small video games using Python.