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Golf legend Nelson dies at 94 (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) |
Byron Nelson, who won golf tournaments with his pure swing and fans with his gentle and gracious spirit, died Tuesday at his home in Roanoke, Texas. He was 94. On the course "Lord Byron" was best known as a Hall of Fame golfer who won 11 straight tournaments in 1945, the same year he won 18 events and compiled a record stroke average of 68.33. Nelson won five major championships in his career. Read more at: . |