Irving Lee Goode (born October 12, 1940) is a former

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guard who played thirteen seasons in the

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. Goode was drafted by the

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in 1962 and played with the Cardinals through the 1971 season. He spent his first two seasons as a

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and then was the Cardinals starting

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from 1964 through 1971. He was named to the

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team in 1964 and 1967. He was traded to the

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before the 1972 season in exchange for offensive lineman Joe O'Donnell. Goode missed the entire 1972 season after suffering a knee injury during preseason. He was traded to the

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before the 1973 season in exchange for

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, who had been Miami's first round draft pick the prior season. He served as the Dolphins' regular

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for

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s and

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s, as well as a backup offensive lineman, for the Dolphins'

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champion team in 1973. After receiving little playing time in 1974, Goode retired prior to the 1975 season.

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