Alabama Football Icon to Be Honored with ASHOF: Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) has chosen to recognize Kerry Goode, a Crimson Tide football icon and advocate for ALS, as the 2024 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman.
Kerry Goode, football great and inspirational leader
Hailing from Town Creek, Alabama, Goode served as a key member and captain of the University of Alabama football team during the mid-’80s. His journey extended to the NFL, where he both played and coached.
In 2015, Goode faced the challenging diagnosis of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Demonstrating unwavering resilience in the fight against the disease, Kerry and his wife Tanja established the Goode Foundation. This foundation actively contributes to the support of ALS patients and their families.
Thank youthe people of Alabama for your unending love and support. Your daily encouragement keeps me fighting everyday. With you, I am beating the odds and I am extremely proud to call myself an Alabamian.
~Kerry Goode
The foundation is dedicated to:
1. Facilitating access to essential diagnostic and treatment services.
2. Offering educational resources to enhance awareness and understanding.
3. Providing support services to enhance the overall quality of life for individuals affected by ALS.
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He is also the proud recipient of prestigious awards, including the Paul Bryant Alumni Athlete Award, Vivian Malone “Crimson Flame” Courage Award, and the University of Alabama Distinguished Alumni Award.
Kerry Goode will be in esteemed company as he joins the distinguished list of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Distinguished Alabama Sportsmen. This list features notable figures like Hall Thompson (1987), Jack Warner (1989), Ray Scott (1990), Dr. James Andrews (1992), Dr. David Bronner (1994), Dr. Wilford Bailey (1995), Tom York (1996), Dr. Larry Lemak (1997), Bill Legg (2001), John Croyle (2002), George Mann (2004), David Housel (2007), Mal Moore (2007), Ronald Bruno (2009), Mickey Newsome (2010), Kennith Blankenship (2014), Charles Kelly (2014), Dr. Gaylon McCollough (2017), and J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner (2019).
Details about the ASHOF event
Kerry Goode will be honored as the 2024 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame at the 56th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024. For additional details or ticket purchases, kindly reach out to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum at (205) 323-6665.
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