Artist: Robert Wadsworth Grafton (1876–1936)
William Ransdell Goodwin Jr.
GOODWIN, WILLIAM RANSDELL JR. (1863–1919), inducted by 1920
This livestock journalist wrote elaborate reviews in the early years of the International Live Stock Exposition, helping establish the show. William “Will” R. Goodwin was educated at DePauw University and accepted a position at The Breeder’s Gazette in 1885, eventually becoming its managing editor. As a reporter, he covered all major shows, including the International, the American Royal, and the world’s fair stock shows. The speech he made to the National Swine Growers at the 1914 International was credited with launching the National Swine Show. Additionally, Goodwin was vice president of the American Saddle Horse Association.
Source: Saddle & Sirloin Guidebook 2026, p. 99