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About Lee Trevino
Lee Buck Trevino is considered to be one of golf’s all-time greatest players. He has been heavily decorated for his achievements in the sport, which he began playing professionally in 1960.
He has had multiple wins in not just the professional golf tour tournaments but in the major championships as well. He is also known to be a well-respected figure within the Mexican-American community.
Family Life
His parents, Joseph and Juanita Trevino, raised him with the help of his paternal grandfather, Joe Trevino.
He was first married to Claudia Fenley. After their divorce, he married Claudia Bove. He has six children.
Achievements
He is a World Golf Hall of Famer. He received the 1971 “PGA Player of the Year” award, the Byron Nelson Award (4 times) and the Jack Nicklaus Trophy (thrice).
Trivia
He is also known by the nicknames “Supermex” and “The Merry Mex”.
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Famous quotes by Lee Trevino
Golf isn't just my business, it's my hobby.Lee Trevino
I have an orthopedic pillow that's made out of a sponge material. I have a plate in my throat, and I have to be careful or I could end up with a bad neck in the morning. That pillow is a must everywhere I go.Lee Trevino
I met Jesse Owens once. He was a remarkable individual, and I have tremendous respect for what he did in the Olympics under the circumstances.Lee Trevino
I never played much golf as a kid. I caddied quite a bit but never got serious into golf until about age 15.Lee Trevino
If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.Lee Trevino
My divorce came to me as a complete surprise. That's what happens when you haven't been home in eighteen years.Lee Trevino
Only bad golfers are lucky. They're the ones bouncing balls off trees, curbs, turtles and cars. Good golfers have bad luck. When you hit the ball straight, a funny bounce is bound to be unlucky.Lee Trevino
When you really deep down look at it, we go to bed every night, get up every morning, stay here for 70 or 80 years, and then we die.Lee Trevino
When you're poor, you know nothing about the future, you know nothing about the world, nothing that goes on outside 300 yards around you.Lee Trevino
You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.Lee Trevino
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Lee Trevino is a famous American golfer, who was born on December 1, 1939. As a person born on this date, Lee Trevino is listed in our database as the 105th most popular celebrity for the day (December 1) and the 184th most popular for the year (1939).
People born on December 1 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Lee Trevino is the 2789th most popular Sagittarius.
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