techbeck Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest golfers ever to pick up a club and the object of a massive fan base that called itself “Arnie’s Army” as he recorded seven major victories, died Sunday at 87 in Pittsburgh, according to the United States Golf Association. Born in Latrobe, Pa., Palmer’s endearing personality and skill on the links earned him the nickname “The King,” during a career whose beginning coincided with the birth of television sports. Along the way, he became one of the wealthiest celebrity endorsers, a philanthropist, golf course designer and pilot. Palmer’s long string of victories on the PGA tour began in 1955, and he became one of the sport’s most recognizable personalities, along with Jack Nicklaus. Palmer’s charismatic personality also made him a sought after pitchman, for several products, perhaps most famously Quaker State motor oil. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2016/09/25/arnold-palmer-one-greatest-golfers-all-time-dies-at-age-87.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted September 26, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted September 26, 2016 OMG, I was part of Arnies Army. RIP Arnold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan R. Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Here's a drink to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 RIP. A true inspiration Spoiler to all who think hitting balls into a hole with a stick is a worthwhile enterprise deserving of being paid millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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