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Clyde Goodnight

1924 – 2002

American football player

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About Clyde Goodnight

Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 78). Clyde Goodnight was an American american football player.

Clyde Davis Goodnight (March 3, 1924 – December 28, 2002) was an American professional football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Tulsa and was drafted 27th overall in the third round of the 1945 NFL draft.

Goodnight played the 1945 season alongside Packer great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Don Hutson, and led the team in receiving in 1946 and 1948 after Hutson retired. He was released after the 1949 season opener, and played the rest of the 1949 and 1950 seasons with Washington. Throughout his career, both in Green Bay and Washington, he was often paired with fellow Tulsa alumnus Nolan Luhn, as part of the "Tulsa Twins".

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University of Tulsa
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Clyde Davis Goodnight

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clyde Goodnight?

American football player (1924-2002)

When was Clyde Goodnight born?

Clyde Goodnight was born on 3 March 1924 in Holland.

When did Clyde Goodnight die?

Clyde Goodnight died on 28 December 2002.

What was Clyde Goodnight's occupation?

Clyde Goodnight was an american football player.

What nationality was Clyde Goodnight?

Clyde Goodnight was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clyde Goodnight

· Wikidata: Q5136928

· DBpedia: Clyde Goodnight

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