Julius Boros
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Boros in a 1949 ad | |||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Full name | Julius Nicholas Boros | ||||||
| Nickname | Moose | ||||||
| Born | March 3, 1920 Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 28, 1994 (aged 74) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st) | ||||||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||||||
| Children | 7, including Guy | ||||||
| Career | |||||||
| College | Junior College of Connecticut | ||||||
| Turned professional | 1949 | ||||||
| Former tour | PGA Tour | ||||||
| Professional wins | 25 | ||||||
| Number of wins by tour | |||||||
| PGA Tour | 18 | ||||||
| Other | 4 (regular) 3 (senior) | ||||||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 3) | |||||||
| Masters Tournament | T3: 1963 | ||||||
| PGA Championship | Won: 1968 | ||||||
| U.S. Open | Won: 1952, 1963 | ||||||
| The Open Championship | 15th: 1966 | ||||||
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Julius Nicholas Boros (March 3, 1920 – May 28, 1994) was an American professional golfer noted for his effortless-looking swing and strong record on difficult golf courses, particularly at the U.S. Open.