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    Jack Nicklaus won the Master's golf tournament 25 years ago at the age of 46. What was memorable about the yellow shirt he wore that day?

    Question #121028. Asked by leelee63. (Apr 09 11 2:28 AM)


    skatharaki

    		It is a very emotional story,

    He was often wearing a yellow shirt in memory of a 11-year old fan, Greg Smith who was dying from a rare bone cancer. The story began back in 1968 when Greg was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma, and Jack Nicklaus visited him and asked him what was his favorite color golf shirt.

    Full story here:
    http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/2011-04/golf-fields-column-0411

    Apr 09 11, 2:51 AM
    deputygary

    		And here is a youtube video of the story:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1SUHtecCyU

    Apr 09 11, 6:41 AM

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