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Biography of Julius Boros - Golfer
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Julius Boros (March 3, 1920 – May 28, 1994) was a professional golfer. He won 18 PGA Tour events, including three major championships, the 1952 and 1963 US Open (golf)|US Opens and the 1968 PGA Championship. He was the oldest player ever to win a major championship at the age of 48 with his '68 PGA Championship win. He was a member of the Ryder Cup team in 1959, 1963, 1965 and 1967. He was PGA Player of Year in 1952 and 1963. His total career PGA Tour earnings were $1,004,861. Boros was also instrumental in starting the Senior Tour in the late '70s. sportbio-stub
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