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John R Brinkley July 8 1885 May 26 1942became nationally known as the goat gland doctor for his controversial medical practice that promised virility for his male patients He was a pioneer in radio broadcasting and advertising as he promoted his services to his large listening audience Despite detractors and critics in the medical community thoroughly discrediting his methods Brinkleyoperated clinics and hospitals in several states for two decadesWhen opposition from the organized medical community resulted in revocation of his radio and medical license he turned to politics with two failed runs for thegovernorship of KansasBrinkleys rise to fame and fortune was as precipitous as his eventual fall At the height of his career he had amassed millions of dollars yet he died sick and nearly penniless as a result of anumber of malpractice wrongful death and fraud suits brought against him