Ronald Ray Goodwin (b 1-9-1941; d 12-12-2013)

SAN ANGELO Ronald Ray Goodwin passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born Jan. 9, 1941, in Phillips, Texas, to Paula and Aaron Goodwin. Ronnie was a gentle man of great integrity, fairness and faith. He came from a humble background and always tried to give back to others. His family was of upmost importance to him and he always expressed his love for them and to them. Ronnie was a 1959 graduate of Odessa High School, where he was an outstanding student and a gifted athlete. His athletic awards included All District, All State, All Southern in football and All District in baseball. Ronnie was named outstanding offensive player in both the Texas High School Coaches Association football game in Fort Worth and the Oil Bowl in Wichita Falls, which featured players from Texas and Oklahoma. Ronnie attended Baylor University on a football and baseball scholarship; he loved Baylor and always appreciated the opportunities Baylor gave him for his education. He was All Southwest Conference in both football and baseball. During his sophomore year at Baylor, he was named Outstanding Back of the SWC in football and won the SWC batting title in baseball. He also tied for that honor in baseball his senior year at Baylor. As a senior, Ronnie played in the East/West Shrine game in San Francisco and the Hula Bowl in Hawaii. He went on to play professional football for six years for the Philadelphia Eagles, choosing football over playing professional baseball. His rookie year, Ronnie was named to the NFL All Rookie team. During the off seasons, Ronnie attended Baylor University School of Law and graduated from law school in 1969. In 1977, Ronnie was inducted into the Baylor Hall of Fame. In 2000, Dave Campbell's Baylor Bears Insider's Report named Ronnie as one of 20 best athletes for the 20th century at Baylor. Ronnie married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Tripp, on March 27, 1964, in Odessa. From their marriage, two wonderful children were born, Brad and Kristi. He was always involved in his children's lives and activities, whether it be coaching Brad's baseball teams or helping to sponsor and chaperone Kristi's activities. Ronnie was an attorney in San Angelo for nearly 40 years. The highlight of his law career was when Brad moved back to San Angelo to become Ronnie's law partner. During his lifetime, Ronnie was active in his church and the community. He served on the boards of Baylor Ex-Letterman's Association, Tom Green County Bar Association, SAISD school board, 1st National Bank, ASU Ram Club, West Texas Rehab, Baptist Memorials and as a board member of both Southland Baptist Church and 1st Christian Church. Surviving Ronnie are his wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon Goodwin; his son, Brad and wife Toni Goodwin of San Angelo; and his daughter, Kristi and husband Derek Haas of Los Angeles, Calif. He was blessed with two very special grandsons, Bruno Ray Haas and Augustus Claytin (Augie) Haas of Los Angeles. Ronnie is also survived by his brother, Joe and wife Phyllis Goodwin of Amarillo; his sister and her husband, Judy and Roger Reid of Houston; and sister in-law Wilma Goodwin of Yukon, Okla. Other survivors are his in-laws of Odessa, Suzanne Valla and Toby and Carolyn Tripp. Ronnie had many very special nieces and nephews, whom he always loved; and many great friends who survive him. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Paula and Aaron Goodwin; his sister, Marilyn and her husband, Jim Steding, all of Odessa; his brother, Bill, of Yukon, Okla.; and his brother, Jerry, of Odessa/Midland. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws of Odessa, George and Evelyn Tripp and Ken Valla.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Southland Baptist Church of San Angelo. Pastor Taylor Sandlin will officiate. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. If a memorial is desired, please consider Water For All, c/o Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadowcreek Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904; Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig, #1100, San Angelo, TX 76903; Baptist Memorials/Greenhouse Homes, 902 N. Main St., San Angelo, TX 76903; or a charity of your choice . The family would like to express their gratitude and love to Ronnie's caregivers at the Greenhouse Homes (Allison House) of Sagecrest at Baptist Memorials and Hospice of San Angelo. Their loving care was evident at all times. Family and friends may sign the online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.

Published in GoSanAngelo from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2013

Ronnie R. Goodwin, (d. 12-12-2013)

Former Odessa High School, Baylor University and Philadelphia Eagle great Ronnie Goodwin passed away Thursday December 12, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm in San Angelo, Texas at the Southland Baptist Church, located at 4300 Meadow Creek Trail. 

Ronnie Goodwin excelled in both football and baseball at Odessa High School in 1957-1959. Ronnie was also a standout player in both football and baseball while attending Baylor University in 1960-1963. Ronnie Goodwin was inducted into the Baylor University Sports Hall of Fame for both Football and Baseball. Ronnie was drafted by both the NFL Philadelphia Eagles and the MLB New York Yankees. Ronnie played 7 years for the NFL Philadelphia Eagles.  

(Source: From Baylor Univ Message Thread, 

http://www.baylorfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269778

www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100507aaa.html

Odessa High School "Class of 1959"

Ronnie Goodwin, Philadelphia Eagles #81

On October 8, 1960, the No. 20 Baylor Bears upset the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, 28-14. The Bears took control from the first kickoff and never trailed in the game.

Quarterback Ronnie Stanley and Halfbacks Ronnie Goodwin and Ronnie Bull led the Bears to victory. The three Ronnies combined for 245 yards of offense and three touchdowns.

"Our new backfield combination was supposed to take some of the pressure off Ronnie Bull," said Baylor head coach John Bridges. "I think that it did."

Although Baylor didn't force any turnovers and they lost two of their own, the Bears were still able to dominate the Razorbacks.

Baylor's first drive ended in a missed 34-yard field goal, but on their next possession, the Bears ran off eight plays on an 89-yard drive culminating in a 23-yard touchdown run by Ronnie Goodwin.

After an Arkansas score to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter, Stanley connected with Goodwin on a 19-yard touchdown pass to retake the lead.

"The touchdown before the end of the half was a slant pass," said Goodwin. "They were playing us to cut out, so we cut in and caught them napping."

The Bears did most of their damage in the third quarter, scoring on consecutive possessions. Stanley ran a 5-yard touchdown with seven minutes remaining, and Bobby Ply threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Lane to end the quarter, 28-7.

Arkansas would score once more in the fourth quarter after a Ply interception, but it was too late.

"We were very glad that we were able to win this one," said Bridges "We were able to move the ball on a very fine Arkansas team."

The Bears finished the 1960 campaign ranked 12th by the Associated Press with an 8-3 record. They lost to Florida 13-12 in the Gator Bowl.

Ronnie Bull was selected a 1960 and 1961 All-American and was drafted seventh overall in the 1962 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. That same year he was named the NFC Rookie of the year. Ronnie Goodwin and Bobby Ply were also drafted. Ply played defensive back in the first super bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967.

Ronnie Goodwin was drafted by both the NFL Philadelphia Eagles and the MLB American League New York Yankees but chose football over baseball and played 7 years for the NFL Philadelphia Eagles.