Byron Nelson: Hall of Fame Golfer and Eleven-in-a-Row Champion Dies at 9

Byron Nelson was an American golfer, nicknamed Lord Byron for his gentlemanly conduct. Born on February 4, 1912, near Waxahachie, Texas, he turned professional in 1932.

He won 52 PGA Tour events and five majors: the Masters (1937, 1942), the U.S. Open (1939) and the PGA Championship (1940, 1945). In 1945 he won 18 tournaments, including a record 11 in a row. Nelson retired at 34 to ranch in Texas and later became a popular commentator and teacher.

He married Louise Shofner in 1934, and after her death in 1985, he married Peggy Simmons in 1986. Nelson died at his home in Roanoke, Texas, on September 26, 2006, at age 94.

Achievements: 52 PGA Tour wins, five major titles, 11 consecutive victories (1945).

Birth: February 4, 1912 - Waxahachie, Texas.

Profession: Golfer.

Interesting Facts: The PGA Tour's Byron Nelson Championship in Dallas bears his name.