The research for this page was done by Scott Kacsmar.
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Owen L. Goodnight Jr.
Position: HB
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: August 27, 1917 in Holland, TX
Died: May 13, 1967 in Hays County, TX
College: Hardin-Simmons
Draft: Cleveland Rams in the 15th round (135th overall) of the 1940 NFL Draft.
Relatives: Brother Clyde Goodnight
The research for this page was done by Scott Kacsmar.
Read his extensive three-part article (Part I - Part II -
Part III) for full details.
View complete leaderboards for game-winning drives and comebacks.
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