Dunny Goode
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William Frank "Dunny" Goode (October 24, 1929 – June 1, 2004) was the tenth head football coach for Eastern New Mexico University
in Portales, New Mexico
, holding that position for five seasons, from 1978 until 1982. His overall coaching record at Eastern NMU was 21 wins, 29 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him sixth at Eastern NMU in terms of total wins and ninth at Eastern NMU in terms of winning percentage.
Goode was born October 24, 1929, to parents Grant and Giggy Goode. He was delivered at home, outside of Pampa, Texas
, in a tent dugout. He grew up in Pampa, Texas
and Midland, Texas
. Goode was a celebrated athlete throughout his educational career. Goode attended Hardin-Simmons University
. While at University, Goode met Betty Ann Greene, whom he would later marry. A two-way college player at Hardin-Simmons University, Goode was the Washington Redskins
' top draft choice in 1951. Goode only had hours to celebrate this achievement, however. Hours after receiving the call to play for the Redskins, Goode received notice that he was to serve in the Korean War
.
Goode fought for the ability to go to practices with the Redskins. He gained a position in the United States Air Force
, and was re-stationed in Washington
, allowing him to continue training with the Redskins. Goode was called to Korea prior to the inaugural game of the season.
After military service, Goode took a job as a graduate assistant
at Hardin-Simmons, and then got his first high school coaching position in Lefors, Texas
. Goode coached at numerous schools throughout Texas.
in the 1970s, Goode left Texas
to coach in Clovis, New Mexico
, to be closer to his ranch property outside of Fort Sumner, New Mexico
. That enabled him to be "the right person at the right time to kick off a high school football dynasty."
Moving to the head high school position in 1973, Goode took the Clovis Wildcats to two state championships in his five years at Clovis High School.
"Clovis always had good football teams. But... Dunny was the one that got them over the edge," said Clovis coach Eric Roanhaus, who took over for Goode in 1978.
"He's the one that created the monster - and I've been trying to feed it ever since," Roanhaus said.
Goode then took the head coaching position at Eastern New Mexico University in 1978. Five years later, Goode left ENMU, embarking on a high-powered coaching odyssey that took him to Roswell, New Mexico
, Goddard, Farmington, New Mexico
, and, finally, at the University of Texas at El Paso
(UTEP). Goode and his wife retired at the close of the school year in 1993.
Goode died June 1, 2004 in Clovis after succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer's disease
. His wife Betty had preceded him in death on January 28, 2000. At the time of his death, he was survived by his brother, Kenneth Goode, of Midland, Texas; son, Eric "Bear" Goode, of Navajo Dam, New Mexico, who was later signed briefly with the Chicago Cubs
; grandson, David Goode, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
, and granddaughter Samantha Martin, of Austin, Texas
.
Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University , frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA...
in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, New Mexico
Portales is a city in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 11,131 at the 2000 census. Portales is located near the larger city of Clovis as well as Cannon Air Force Base, a major contributor to the economy of the region.Eastern New Mexico...
, holding that position for five seasons, from 1978 until 1982. His overall coaching record at Eastern NMU was 21 wins, 29 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him sixth at Eastern NMU in terms of total wins and ninth at Eastern NMU in terms of winning percentage.
Goode was born October 24, 1929, to parents Grant and Giggy Goode. He was delivered at home, outside of Pampa, Texas
Pampa, Texas
Pampa is a city in Gray County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gray County.Pampa is the principal city of the Pampa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Gray and Roberts counties....
, in a tent dugout. He grew up in Pampa, Texas
Pampa, Texas
Pampa is a city in Gray County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gray County.Pampa is the principal city of the Pampa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Gray and Roberts counties....
and Midland, Texas
Midland, Texas
Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. As of 2010, the population of Midland was 111,147. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas...
. Goode was a celebrated athlete throughout his educational career. Goode attended Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin–Simmons University is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas, United States.-History:Hardin–Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher...
. While at University, Goode met Betty Ann Greene, whom he would later marry. A two-way college player at Hardin-Simmons University, Goode was the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
' top draft choice in 1951. Goode only had hours to celebrate this achievement, however. Hours after receiving the call to play for the Redskins, Goode received notice that he was to serve in the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
.
Goode fought for the ability to go to practices with the Redskins. He gained a position in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, and was re-stationed in Washington
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, allowing him to continue training with the Redskins. Goode was called to Korea prior to the inaugural game of the season.
After military service, Goode took a job as a graduate assistant
Graduate assistant
A graduate assistant is a position who serves in a support role at a university, usually while completing post-graduate education. The individual typically assists professors or with instructional responsibilities as teaching assistants, coaches with an athletic team, or university department...
at Hardin-Simmons, and then got his first high school coaching position in Lefors, Texas
Lefors, Texas
Lefors is a town in Gray County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Pampa, Texas Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 559 at the 2000 census.-History:Lefors was founded in 1888 by Travis Leach, Perry LeFors, Henry Thut, and Henry B. Lovett...
. Goode coached at numerous schools throughout Texas.
in the 1970s, Goode left Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
to coach in Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis is the county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 32,667 at the 2000 census; according to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population had risen to 37,775....
, to be closer to his ranch property outside of Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Fort Sumner is a village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,249 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of De Baca County...
. That enabled him to be "the right person at the right time to kick off a high school football dynasty."
Moving to the head high school position in 1973, Goode took the Clovis Wildcats to two state championships in his five years at Clovis High School.
"Clovis always had good football teams. But... Dunny was the one that got them over the edge," said Clovis coach Eric Roanhaus, who took over for Goode in 1978.
"He's the one that created the monster - and I've been trying to feed it ever since," Roanhaus said.
Goode then took the head coaching position at Eastern New Mexico University in 1978. Five years later, Goode left ENMU, embarking on a high-powered coaching odyssey that took him to Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell is a city in and the county seat of Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, United States. The population was 48,366 at the 2010 census. It is a center for irrigation farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also...
, Goddard, Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington is a city in San Juan County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 U.S. Census the city had a total population of 45,877 people. Farmington makes up one of the four Metropolitan Statistical Areas in New Mexico. The U.S...
, and, finally, at the University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso is a four-year state university, and is a component institution of the University of Texas System. Its campus is located on the bank of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas. The school was founded in 1914 as The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy,...
(UTEP). Goode and his wife retired at the close of the school year in 1993.
Goode died June 1, 2004 in Clovis after succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...
. His wife Betty had preceded him in death on January 28, 2000. At the time of his death, he was survived by his brother, Kenneth Goode, of Midland, Texas; son, Eric "Bear" Goode, of Navajo Dam, New Mexico, who was later signed briefly with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
; grandson, David Goode, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, and granddaughter Samantha Martin, of Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
.