Professional Golfer. Real name John Byron Nelson Jr. He was considered by many, along with Ben Hogan and Sam Snead as one of the greatest golfers during the 1930's and 1940's. He was a two-time winner of the PGA Championship (1940 and 1945) and the Masters Golf Tournament (1937 and 1942). He also won the 1939 US Open. In 1945, Nelson had 11 consecutive tournament victories, a record that still stands. During his career, Nelson had more than 50 tournament wins. He was influential to such golfers as Tom Watson. Nelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
Professional Golfer. Real name John Byron Nelson Jr. He was considered by many, along with Ben Hogan and Sam Snead as one of the greatest golfers during the 1930's and 1940's. He was a two-time winner of the PGA Championship (1940 and 1945) and the Masters Golf Tournament (1937 and 1942). He also won the 1939 US Open. In 1945, Nelson had 11 consecutive tournament victories, a record that still stands. During his career, Nelson had more than 50 tournament wins. He was influential to such golfers as Tom Watson. Nelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
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