Look Who's Talking about Texas History

Davick Services recommends the Facebook Group "West Texas History & Memories" for history, famous people, old photos, stories, unclaimed estates and genealogy of the Western Half of Texas . . . Check it out and join the conversation

Famous People from Fisher County Texas

Rob Goode

Robert Goode - Famous Football Player from Roby Texas
Robert Leslie Goode was born June 5, 1927 in Roby Texas. He was a running back for the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at Texas A&M University and was drafted in the first round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He was also drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 15th round of the 1948 NFL Draft and the Buffalo Bills (AAFC) in the 16th round of the 1949 AAFC Draft.

Robert Goode died June 9, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas at age 80.

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Amazing People from Texas County by County

Texas History in the 19th Century (Amazon)

Vintage Texas Photos (eBay)

Famous People from Fisher County Texas
Texas Football History County by County

Texas Football History County by CountyTexas Football History County by County

Texas Football Legends - County by County

Texas Football StoriesTexas Football Stories - County by County

Books about Fisher County People and Places

Books about Fisher County People and PlacesBooks about Roby, Rotan, Longworth, McCauley, Pleasant Valley and Sylvester Texas

Famous Actors from West TexasFamous Celebrities from West Texas
 

What's your Favorite Book about a Texas County, Town, Person or Place? Here's our best reads list County by County

 

Mysterious TexasTrue Stories of Amazing People and Places in Texcas
 Loneliest, Least Populated Counties in Texas
Texas Cowboy HistoryBooks about Texas People County by County