George Lyon

Golfer

Birthday July 27, 1858

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE May 11, 1938 (79)

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About

Former Canadian golfer who won eight Canadian Amateur Championships and took gold at the 1904 Olympics.

Before Fame

He didn't begin playing golf until he was 38 years old.

Trivia

He became a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He was the son of Seymour and Fran Lyon.

Associated With

He is a member of the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame along with NHL defender Ray Bourque.