Bob Goodridge

Robert Wayne Goodridge (born May 11, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was selected by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.

Early life Goodridge was a four-year letterman in football, basketball and track at Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio.

College career Goodridge joined the Vanderbilt Commodores in 1964 and saw playing time from 1966 to 1967. He became the first player in Southeastern Conference history to record more than 1,000 receiving yards and was named SEC Player of the Year. He also played in the Blue-Gray game and the Senior Bowl.

Personal life Goodridge has coached football as head coach at various high schools in the Cincinnati area. He has also worked as a schoolteacher.