He attended Holy Cross High School and graduated in its inaugural class.
[3] He was a part of the Quantico 1963 Armed Forces Championship football team.
In 1966, he signed a contract with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League, but was waived on August 30.
Golden was the head football coach at Framingham State University, a position he held from 1972 to 1981, finishing with record of 47 wins and 36 losses.
During his tenure, Golden oversaw $32 million in capital improvements on the school's campus.