US golf legend Nelson dies

Five-time major winner Byron Nelson has died at the age of 94.

US golf legend Nelson dies
Tue, 26 Sep, 2006 - 23:23

Five-time major winner Byron Nelson has died at the age of 94.

Nelson won the Masters in 1937 and 1943, the US Open in 1939 and the US PGA Championship in 1940 and 1945.

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