Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #12 [238]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"A Goodly Goalie" introduces Flagpole Boyd, a reluctant basketball player whose hazing takes a new turn when he returns to the team. With the help of teammate Vince, the story follows their effort to expose the troubling trend of overgrown players dominating high school basketball—starting with a pitch to reporter Jane Cowles for a piece in The Blade. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Frank Borth, with a cover by Bill Martin, this 1958 issue captures a moment of youthful defiance in a sport increasingly overshadowed by size and intimidation.
In the quiet aftermath of a boiler explosion that leaves twenty families homeless, a group of children from the Civic Group steps up to help—organizing their school to provide aid to survivors and emergency workers. The story captures the quiet courage of young people rising to meet a crisis, turning hardship into a moment of community strength.
In 1928, with the New York Rangers down to their last goalie, the team’s manager stepped in to defend the net during a crucial game against the Montreal Maroons in the world’s series of hockey. The unlikely substitution turned an already tense match into a legendary moment of sports improvisation.
When Stuart "Flagpole" Boyd returns to the basketball team, the hazing he endured as a newcomer continues—testing his resolve and team spirit. Vince, determined to expose the problem, reaches out to reporter Jane Cowles, urging her to write a story in The Blade about how intimidating players are undermining the integrity of high school basketball.
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