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Ed Godfrey

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Spent 37 years as a journalist for The Oklahoman. Graduate of University of Central Oklahoma (Masters), University of Oklahoma (Bachelors) and Eastern OK State.

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Joined June 2009
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Two Oklahoma anglers reeled in bass of a lifetime recently. One fish came from Lake O.H. Ivie in Texas and the other from Arbuckle. Here are their fish stories.
The Oklahoman (@TheOklahoman_) profile pictureThe Oklahoman@TheOklahoman_6 Mar 2022
Here's why Oklahoma doesn't have a Sharelunker program like Texas. oklahoman.com/story/sports/o… via @theoklahoman_ via @EDGODFREY @OKWildlifeDept #bigbass #bassfishing
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theathletic.com/4676356/2023… @James_Stafford @okcbuck – at Oklahoma City, OK
What is the NBA in-season tournament?: Details on the format, dates, prize money and more

What is the NBA in-season tournament?: Details on the format, dates, prize money and more

The league will hand out the NBA Cup for the first time on Dec. 9, christening the winner of the 30-team cup competition.

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How a giant leg lamp has a Californian in a hurry to transform a small Oklahoma city oklahoman.com/story/news/202… via @theoklahoman_ @paulsvalleycoc @stevelackmeyer
How a giant leg lamp has a Californian in a hurry to transform a small Oklahoma city

How a giant leg lamp has a Californian in a hurry to transform a small Oklahoma city

A large replica of the "leg lamp" featured in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" is credited for millions of development in downtown Chickasha.

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The @Cardinals have been a lifelong obsession for my friend, @EDGODFREY. I asked him to write about what made him so passionate about the Cards, and he wrote this essay, which I'm happy to share. @mlb jim-stafford.com/2023/06/30/…
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The country music superstar spoke exclusively with The Oklahoman at his annual hometown fundraiser, the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic, in Norman. oklahoman.com/story/entertai…
Exclusive: Toby Keith continuing cancer fight but feeling better and eager to tour again

Exclusive: Toby Keith continuing cancer fight but feeling better and eager to tour again

The country music superstar spoke exclusively with The Oklahoman at his annual hometown fundraiser, the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic, in Norman.

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J.T. Realmuto is the first @Phillies player to hit for the cycle since 2004 (David Bell).
J.T. Realmuto hits for the cycle. Pictured: Cutout of Realmuto swinging at a pitch wearing a gray Phillies road uniform with red lettering.

ALT J.T. Realmuto hits for the cycle. Pictured: Cutout of Realmuto swinging at a pitch wearing a gray Phillies road uniform with red lettering.

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Oscar-winning actor John Wayne (“Stagecoach,” “The Alamo,” “The Searchers,” “True Grit”) died on this date in 1979. He’s at Pacific View Memorial Park.
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REPORTING: Edmond Round Up Club arena keeps cowboys in suburban Edmond, Oklahoma oklahoman.com/story/business…
Saddle up: Rodeo roots have run deep in Edmond with this historic arena

Saddle up: Rodeo roots have run deep in Edmond with this historic arena

What comes to mind when you think of Edmond? The University of Central Oklahoma? The UCO Jazz Lab? Lake Arcadia? Oak Tree National? Well, pardner ...

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Dusted off InDesign for the first time in a year. #Sooners poster will be in tomorrow's fishwrap edition of the @OklahomanSports section.
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Catch up on the #Sooners' seventh #NCAASoftball title ⬇️ @ryaber: tinyurl.com/mub4p2rv #Sooners: tinyurl.com/432r2dya @BerryTramel: tinyurl.com/dwmden9a @JTheSportsDude: tinyurl.com/3c38yby5 @sarahcphipps: tinyurl.com/ef9jbw9d @PhotoJFish: tinyurl.com/27cxfhhx
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OU softball sweeps Florida State in #WCWS finals, captures seventh NCAA championship (via @ryaber) oklahoman.com/story/sports/c…
'It’s surreal': Grace Lyons caps off OU softball career with solo homer, third NCAA title

'It’s surreal': Grace Lyons caps off OU softball career with solo homer, third NCAA title

Grace Lyons’ tiebreaking solo home run put OU softball on top for good to beat Florida State for their third straight NCAA title.

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Two rodeo legends – Billy Etbauer and Cody Ohl – to be honored as Vegas NFR Icons in 2023. Read more ⏩️ bit.ly/3C9LwpH
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Who wants a free 2023 Topps Heritage hobby box? - Follow @CardPurchaser - Retweet this tweet - Comment with your favorite baseball player I will not send links in DM. US shipping please! Winner drawn Friday 5/26 at 9pm central!
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We're giving away an original 1989 Topps Batman Series 1 Trading Card Box! RETWEET, LIKE, & FOLLOW US to enter to win! Chase Michael Keaton as Batman, Jack Nicholson as Joker, and more! #Batman #TheFlash #Topps
We're giving away this original 1989 Topps Batman Series 1 Movie Cards Box.

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Smarter than the average bear, Boo Boo? – at Oklahoma City, OK
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@COParksWildlife12 May 2023
In case you were looking for a sign to lock your car doors - this is it

Bears are gonna bear

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This is brilliant but the first one in the video was a little painful
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We asked people on Broadway to help us with our 2023 schedule release. 🤣 📺: 2023 Schedule Release on @nflnetwork
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Smarter than the average bear, ehh, Boo Boo? – at Oklahoma City, OK
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@OKWildlifeDept12 May 2023
notice how it had ZERO trouble using the door handle correctly,
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Larry Mahan, one of rodeo’s biggest stars, passed away on Sunday, May 7. He was 79 years of age. He was an inspiration to so many generations of rodeo athletes, and he will be missed. Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to his family and many friends.
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Why Oklahoma sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife watchers should contact lawmakers about OETA oklahoman.com/story/opinion/… via @theoklahoman_ @OETAOK @OKWildlifeDept
Why Oklahoma sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife watchers should contact lawmakers about OETA

Why Oklahoma sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife watchers should contact lawmakers about OETA

Oklahoma is one of a very few state conservation agencies that airs their television show statewide on an 'over-the-air' free public TV network.

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Rodeo great Larry Mahan died ysterday. Here is a Collected Wisdom 15 years ago. First paragraph is missing from the archives. oklahoman.com/story/sports/o…
Collected Wisdom: Larry Mahan

Collected Wisdom: Larry Mahan

Larry Mahan won the World All-Around Cowboy championship six times in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association. He won that title five consecutive years from 1966 to 1970, competing in bull riding…

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