Bobby Jones

Golfer

Birthday March 17, 1902

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Atlanta, GA

DEATH DATE Dec 18, 1971 (69)

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About

Legendary golfer who won thirteen golf championships and helped establish the Masters.

Before Fame

During World War I, he played exhibition matches with Alexa Stirling to raise money for war relief.

Trivia

Although a lawyer by profession, he was one of the most successful amateur golfers.

Family Life

He had three children with his wife Mary Malone, with whom he eloped in 1924.

Associated With

He is widely considered one of the five giants of the 1920s American sports scene, along with baseball's Babe Ruth.