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Charlie Sifford

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Charles Luther Sifford (June 2, 1922 – February 3, 2015) was an American professional golfer. Early in his career, he won a number of All-Negro events, winning the United Golf Association's National Negro Open six times. Later in his career, he was permitted to play on the PGA Tour, winning two events, the 1967 Greater Hartford Open and the 1969 Los Angeles Open. His huge influence was later acknowledged by Tiger Woods: without Sifford, "I probably wouldn't be here. My dad would have never picked up the game. Who knows if the clause would still exist or not? But he broke it down."

Notable For

American professional golfer

Charlie Sifford's Historical Timeline

  1. Charlie Sifford is born

    Charlie Sifford, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1922-06-02. Charles Luther Sifford (June 2, 1922 – February 3, 2015) was an American professional golfer.

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When was Charlie Sifford born?
Charlie Sifford was born on 1922-06-02 (American).
What is Charlie Sifford known for?
American professional golfer
What historical events involved Charlie Sifford?
Charlie Sifford was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Charlie Sifford is born.
When did Charlie Sifford die?
Charlie Sifford died on 2015-01-01.

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