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Jack Nicklaus is one of the most recognized and successful golfers ever, and depending on the metric, you can argue the best of all-time.
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73 PGA Tour Wins
18 Majors
6 Master Tournament Wins (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 & 1986)
5 PGA Championships (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 & 1980)
4 U.S. Open Wins (1962, 1967, 1972 & 1980)
3 British Open Wins (1966, 1970 & 1978)
5 PGA Player of the Year Awards (1967, 1972, 1973, 1975 & 1976)
Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
While Arnold Palmer was not the first superstar of golf, he was the first of the television era, making him the sport's top attraction.
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- Sport Golf
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62 PGA Tour Wins
7 Majors
4 Master Tournament Wins (1958, 1960, 1962 & 1964)
1 U.S. Open Win (1960)
2 British Open Wins (1961 & 1962)
2 PGA Player of the Year Awards (1960 & 1962)
Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
In 1932, Mildred “Babe” Didrikson had one of the best Olympics of any American female, winning Gold in the 80 m hurdles and the javelin while also capturing Silver in the high jump. That in itself is impressive enough, but she was just getting started.
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- Sport Track & Field, Golf
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1 80 m Hurdles Olympic Gold Medal (1932)
1 Javelin Throw Olympic Gold Medal (1932)
1 High Jump Olympic Silver Medal (1932)
10 Majors
4 Western Open Wins (1940, 1944, 1945 & 1950)
3 Titleholders Championship Wins (1947, 1850 & 1952)
2 U.S. Women’s Open Wins (1948, 1950 & 1965)
6 AP Female Athlete of the Year Awards (1932, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950 & 1954)
Member of the IAAF Hall of Fame
Member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame