Birthplace: Bettendorf, Iowa
Residence: Magazine, Ark.
Birthdate: November 7, 1921

The winner in one of golf's greatest upset victories, capturing the 1955 U.S. Open by defeating Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff at Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. . . Winner of the Feb. 1979 Senior PGA Championship - also in a playoff - and won the 1979 World Seniors title.

1993 Champions Tour Summary
Tournaments entered - 6; top-10 finishes - 0; scoring average 75.44; money $4,780 (ranked 127th); best finish, T-44th Kaanapali Classic.

1994 Champions Tour Summary
Tournaments entered - 8; top-10 finishes - 10; scoring average 76.50; money $4,809 (ranked 135th); best finish T-41st, PGA Seniors' Championship.

1995 Champions Tour Summary
Tournaments entered - 5; top-10 finishes - 0; scoring average 76.64; money $1,464 (ranked 179th); best finish T-71st, Franklin Quest Championship.

1996 Champions Tour Summary
Tournaments entered - 3; money $1,955; best finish T-53rd, First of America Classic.