Arnold Palmer
Active - 1963 - 1991 |
Born - Sep 10, 1929 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died - Sep 25, 2016 |
Genres - Sports & Recreation, Comedy, Historical Film
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- Served for three years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Was named Athlete of the Decade (1960s) by the Associated Press.
- His favorite beverage---equal parts iced tea and lemonade, of which there are multiple alcoholic variations---is officially named for him.
- Won 61 times on the PGA Tour, including seven major titles, and 10 times on the PGA Champions (formerly Senior) Tour.
- Cofounded The Golf Channel in 1995 and served as its chairman.
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004.