Sam Snead
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Samuel Jackson Snead was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Snead in 1984
Snead lacing up his golf shoes in the locker room, circa 1945
A publicity photo of Snead for his ABC television program The Sam Snead Golf Show in 1967.
Snead's grave at his house in Hot Springs
Byron Nelson
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John Byron Nelson Jr. was an American professional golfer between 1935 and 1946, widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time.
Sam Snead
…three shots to hole out his ball from the fringe of the green on the 17th hole. In 1950, Snead won 11 events, placing him third in that category behind Byron Nelson (18, in 1945) and Ben Hogan (13, in 1946). Snead claimed that 1950 was his "greatest year" winning "eleven tournaments" including a playoff victory…
Byron Nelson, c. 1944
Nelson holding $8,000 worth of war bonds he won during eight major tournaments in 1944.