Eugene Goodlow (born December 19, 1958) is a former

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wide receiver who played four seasons in the

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(NFL). In 1981 and 1982 he played for the

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of the

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(CFL), where he led the league in receptions and was an All-Star in 1981. Goodlow became the first player in CFL history to reach 100 receptions in a season during the 1981 season. In 1982, he signed a seven-year, $1.6 million contract with the New Orleans Saints. He then joined the San Diego Chargers in 1987.

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1958 births Living people American football wide receivers Kansas State Wildcats football players American players of Canadian football Canadian football wide receivers Winnipeg Blue Bombers players New Orleans Saints players Players of American football from St. Louis Players of Canadian football from St. Louis {{widereceiver-1950s-stub