Pictured here circa 1953, a young Arnold Palmer pulls a driving iron from a golf bag. Palmer died Sunday evening, Septmeber 26, while awaiting cardiac surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital, according to a statement from his company.
Pictured here circa 1953, a young Arnold Palmer pulls a driving iron from a golf bag. Palmer died Sunday evening, Septmeber 26, while awaiting cardiac surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital, according to a statement from his company.
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Palmer receives the coveted "Green Jacket" from Doug Ford after winning his first Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 1958.
Palmer receives the coveted "Green Jacket" from Doug Ford after winning his first Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 1958.
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Here, he is seen through trees with club in hand during the 1960 Masters. Palmer would go on to win the tournament for the second time.
Here, he is seen through trees with club in hand during the 1960 Masters. Palmer would go on to win the tournament for the second time.
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Palmer kisses his wife Winifred Walzer at the end of the tournament 56 years ago.
Palmer kisses his wife Winifred Walzer at the end of the tournament 56 years ago.
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Palmer crouches as he lines up a shot at the Cherry Hills Country Club during the US Open Championship at Cherry Hills Village near Denver, Colorado, in June 1960.
Palmer crouches as he lines up a shot at the Cherry Hills Country Club during the US Open Championship at Cherry Hills Village near Denver, Colorado, in June 1960.
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A drive out of a sand trap during the British Open Championship at St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 7, 1960.
A drive out of a sand trap during the British Open Championship at St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 7, 1960.
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Teeing off on the 10th hole with a lead over Phil Rodgers and Jacky Cupit during a World Series Playoff on August 20,1963.
Teeing off on the 10th hole with a lead over Phil Rodgers and Jacky Cupit during a World Series Playoff on August 20,1963.
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Defending champion Palmer, right, poses with Jack Nicklaus, who won his second Masters title and set a new tournament record on April 11, 1965.
Defending champion Palmer, right, poses with Jack Nicklaus, who won his second Masters title and set a new tournament record on April 11, 1965.
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It didn't always go "the King's" way. Here he is seen holding his head as he kneels on the third green during the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie.
It didn't always go "the King's" way. Here he is seen holding his head as he kneels on the third green during the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie.
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Palmer donning his green jacket during the 1973 Masters.
Palmer donning his green jacket during the 1973 Masters.
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The PGA Hall of Famer golfer leaves a press conference before giving an induction speech for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 2009.
The PGA Hall of Famer golfer leaves a press conference before giving an induction speech for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 2009.
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Palmer reacts during the ceremonial first tee shot at the start of the 2011 Masters.
Palmer reacts during the ceremonial first tee shot at the start of the 2011 Masters.
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Gary Player, left, and Jack Nicklaus, center, watch on as Palmer begins the 2012 Masters.
Gary Player, left, and Jack Nicklaus, center, watch on as Palmer begins the 2012 Masters.
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Tiger Woods is presented with a trophy by Palmer, after Woods won the final round of the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented at Bay Hill Golf and Country Club.
Tiger Woods is presented with a trophy by Palmer, after Woods won the final round of the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented at Bay Hill Golf and Country Club.
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Palmer waves on the eighteenth green during the Champion Golfers' Challenge ahead of the 2015 British Open.
Palmer waves on the eighteenth green during the Champion Golfers' Challenge ahead of the 2015 British Open.
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