A Legend AND A Hero

I just read where golf legend Byron Nelson passed away here in Fort Worth today. A long-time pioneer of the modern game of golf, Mr Nelson was known as much for his kindness and his caring for others as he was for his long fluid swing that is still copied today.

Mr Nelson turned professional in 1932 and retired 13 years later at the age of 34 and he still holds the record for the most tournaments won in a row, 13. He won 18 tournaments that year. As a matter of fact, in 1944 and 1945 he won a total of 31 tournaments. He retired at the top of his game to be with his family on his ranch.

It has been said that Mr Nelson was loved by all who knew him. He eventually became one of the most respected and well-like personalities in sports.

In an interview in 1997 he made this statement to a member of the press, "I don't know very much. I know a little bit about golf. I know how to make a stew. And I know how to be a decent man."

Mr Nelson was a legend in the world of golf but his life proved out, in the way he interracted with people, that he was hero more of us should emulate.

Rest In Peace