LETTERED IN BASKETBALL 1959-61
CO-CAPTAIN OF 1961 BASKETBALL TEAM
Thomas D. Goodwin “Goody” to some and “DC” to others, was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Thomas and Dorothy Goodwin. He and his family moved to Washington, DC where he attended public schools and later graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 1957, where he played 3 years of tennis and basketball. He also enjoyed being a member of the marching band. Thomas enlisted in the United States Army during his junior year of high school, thereby obligating himself to serve 6 months of active duty after graduating.
“Goody” enrolled in WVSC (University) in 1958 and was a three year letterman for Coach Mark Caldwell’s basketball team. In 1961, the basketball team won the WVIAC Tournament and represented “State” at the NAIA Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. He was voted Best Male Athlete of the 1961 school year. “Goody” was also a 4 year member of the WVSC (University) marching band and concert band, which had the privilege to tour the eastern United States as recruiters and fund raisers.
Thomas was invited to audition for the Detroit Pistons but, decided to make a career in the military, where he received many prestigious medals and decorations. While serving his country he played basketball in Korea on the International Army Team.
“Goody” and his wife Cynthia of 31 years have 3 beautiful children, Sherri, Terri, Timothy and have been blessed with 6 grandchildren.
