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Ed Godfrey was born in Muskogee and raised in Stigler. He has worked at The Oklahoman for 25 years.
During that time, he has worked a myriad of beats for The Oklahoman including both the federal and county courthouse in Oklahoma City for more than a decade and has covered some of the biggest trials in the state's history.
He began his career at The Oklahoman as a sports writer and rejoined the sports desk in 2002 to become the outdoor writer. He now writes on a wide range of subjects from wrestling to hockey to rodeo.
He earned a journalism degree in 1982 from the University of Oklahoma and holds a master's degree in journalism education from the University of Central Oklahoma.


Journalist for The Oklahoman 25 years
Current position - sports writer
Previous position - Courthouse reporter for more than a decade

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ATV accidents a growing problem in Oklahoma and the United States Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma looks to help by providing education and training on ATV use to adults and youth. Read More
Oklahoma governor legalizes noise suppressors for hunting Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Outdoors Notebook: Free fishing next weekend; free youth fishing classes this summer at Oklahoma City parks; annual Oklahoma State Sporting Clays Championship start Thursday; youth instructional shoot in Guthrie; kids' fishing tournaments on Saturday; see a real “Bat Cave” this summer; tackle show in Duncan... Read More
Remembering Andy Payne, the Oklahoman who won the Bunion Derby Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Oklahoma City resident Norma Roupe said her dad, the late Andy Payne, rarely talked about the International Trans-Continental Foot Race from Los Angeles to New York that he won in 1928, logging more than 3,400 miles in 84 days. Read More
Collected wisdom: Rodeo stock contractor Bennie Beutler Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Bennie Beutler has been raising bucking bulls and broncs and putting on rodeos since he was a teen. He earned his way through Southwestern Oklahoma State University by breeding bulls. In 2010, Beutler was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. Last year, the Beutler Rodeo Hall museum... Read More
Outdoors Editor Ed Godfrey shares some camping tips for the summer Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Just in time for Memorial Day, here are some tips to make your camping experience enjoyable. Read More
Living on a campground: The Plumbergs have gone “all in” for the outdoor life Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 The couple sold their Oklahoma City home in October and now plan to travel and be campers for the rest of their lives. Read More
Deadline looming for Oklahoma's controlled hunts application Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Outdoors notebook: Arkansas pair wins college tournament; Sporting clays shoot to benefit charity; Squirrel season set to open; Traditional bow shoot Saturday and Sunday Read More
Norman's Chris Andersen shares some tips to improve your pistol shooting Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Andersen is a competitor on the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series and a certified grand master pistol shooter. Read More
At Lake Texoma and on Red River, striper action is heating up Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 A wet spring should help, says Red River striper guide Norman O-Neal. Read More
Class 2A state baseball: Evan Anderson pitches Dale to another state title Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 Junior hurler Evan Anderson pitched Dale to its 18th state baseball championship by tossing a two-hitter against Silo as the Pirates clobbered the Rebels, 11-0, to win the Class 2A title. Read More
Class 2A golf notebook: Rejoice Christian may become a Class 2A power Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 Rejoice Christian is the new Class 2A power in golf. The private school from Owasso, competing in the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association for the first time, won the Class 2A state championship Tuesday at Sugar Creek Canyon in Hinton, while junior Justin Strathe won the individual title. And the... Read More
Class 2A boys golf: Justin Strathe leads Rejoice Christian to team crown Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 HINTON — Luther's Ryan Stults had just completed the best round of the Class 2A boys golf tournament on Tuesday — an even-par 71 on Sugar Creek Canyon — then had to wait in clubhouse and hope leader Justin Strathe of Rejoice Christian would stumble. “I knew that probably wasn't good enough to win,” said... Read More
Rejoice Christian's Justin Strathe and Tishomingo's Preston Lovett tied for lead Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Strathe, Lovett tied for lead after Monday's play in Class 2A state golf tournament Read More
Class 2A boys golf: Rejoice Christian might have two state champions Published: Mon, May 7, 2012 Justin Strathe hopes to join girls' team member Katie-Lee Wilson as an individual state champ. He will go into Tuesday's final round tied with Preston Lovett of Tishomingo. Read More
Oklahoma Rifle Association to hold handgun training course Updated: Sat, May 5, 2012 Outdoors Notebook: Women in the outdoors event in Edmond May 19; Oklahoma Youth Hunting and Shooting Program meeting in Canton Wednesday; tackle show in Duncan in June; fly fish for bass May 12; pond management seminar Tuesday; golf tournament Saturday to benefit quail Read More
Class 2A-A state track meet notes: Velma-Alma relay team breaks record Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 Velma-Alma on Friday broke a 26-year-old Class A state track meet record in the boys 3,200-meter relay. The relay squad of Jazz Gayanich, Conner Sullivan, Corbin Byford and Tyler Smith ran a time of 8:12.77. Read More
Class 2A-A state track meet: Magnus Scott sets Class A record in 100-meter dash Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 Coyle senior Magnus Scott is one of the top sprinters in the state in all classes. He holds numerous college offers and is being recruited by schools such as traditional track powerhouse Arkansas. Read More
Class 2A girls golf: Kailey Campbell leads after Day 1 Updated: Wed, May 2, 2012 Defending state champion Kailey Campbell of Oktaha holds a two-stroke lead over Rejoice Christian's Katie-Lee Wilson after shooting a three-over par 73 on a day when wind gusts reached 40 mph. Read More
OKC RedHawks Q&A: Round Rock manager Bobby Jones shares World Series memories Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 Former RedHawks manager Bobby Jones is now at Round Rock, the Rangers' current Triple-A affiliate. He was in the Texas Rangers' dugout during the postseason last year. Read More
OKC Memorial Marathon notebook: Late night, early morning for Thunder GM Sam Presti Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 Thunder general manager Sam Presti was up late Saturday night for his team's thrilling 99-98 win over Dallas in Game 1 of their NBA Playoff series. Read More
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