He was. One of only 2 full-ones left, by the time I was born.
[Another hand raked through his bangs while he paused.]
Apparently Raditz showed up, and tried to kidnap Gohan. Goku and a few of the others fought him, and Goku died--taking Raditz with him. But two other Saiyans were on their way, since Earth was overdue for its depopulation. Piccolo determined that Gohan needed training, and took that up. Everyone else worked hard, preparing for the arrival of Prince Vegeta and Nappa. Battles ensued, and eventually they were Nappa was killed, at great cost, taking Piccolo with him. With Piccolo gone, the Dragon Balls were gone to, so no one could be wished back to life.
Goku'd meanwhile been training in the afterlife, and had been wished back before this thankfully. He was able to take out Nappa, and then Vegeta faced him himself. Eventually, especially with the aid of Goku's friend Krillin, and his own son Gohan, they were able to beat him. Goku spared his life, and he was allowed to leave Earth. It also came out during this time, that Piccolo's home planet, Namek, would have Dragon Balls. Since they came to Earth when Piccolo did--Namekian's make them.
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[Another hand raked through his bangs while he paused.]
Apparently Raditz showed up, and tried to kidnap Gohan. Goku and a few of the others fought him, and Goku died--taking Raditz with him. But two other Saiyans were on their way, since Earth was overdue for its depopulation. Piccolo determined that Gohan needed training, and took that up. Everyone else worked hard, preparing for the arrival of Prince Vegeta and Nappa. Battles ensued, and eventually they were Nappa was killed, at great cost, taking Piccolo with him. With Piccolo gone, the Dragon Balls were gone to, so no one could be wished back to life.
Goku'd meanwhile been training in the afterlife, and had been wished back before this thankfully. He was able to take out Nappa, and then Vegeta faced him himself. Eventually, especially with the aid of Goku's friend Krillin, and his own son Gohan, they were able to beat him. Goku spared his life, and he was allowed to leave Earth. It also came out during this time, that Piccolo's home planet, Namek, would have Dragon Balls. Since they came to Earth when Piccolo did--Namekian's make them.