Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #12 [238]

"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.