He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1962 NFL draft.
[1][4] In 1967, three other offensive lineman from the Cardinals, Bob DeMarco (center), Ken Gray (right guard), and Ernie McMillan (right tackle), along with Cardinals hall of fame tight end Jackie Smith, were all selected to the Pro Bowl.
[9] During the 1960s, Goode and his linemates (including left tackle Bob Reynolds) were selected to a total of 18 Pro Bowls.
[3][1] He was traded to the Buffalo Bills before the 1972 season in exchange for guard Joe O'Donnell,[10][11][12] after a contract dispute with the Cardinals.
[7] Goode missed the entire 1972 season after suffering a knee injury during the preseason.
[5] He has also been inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame, and been named a Legend of the Southeastern Conference.