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On this day in history, April 7, 1963, Jack Nicklaus wins first of record six Masters Tournaments
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Jack Nicklaus, widely regarded as the greatest player in golf history, won the first of his record six Masters Tournament titles on this day in history, April 7, 1963.
The 23-year-old phenom was handed the green jacket for the first time at the 1963 Masters by defending champion Arnold Palmer after Nicklaus' two-under performance and one-stroke win over Tony Lema. "The Golden Bear was the one everyone chased. Drop that golfer into today's game, and it would be the case still." "Never in the history of the Masters did the ground shake, cheers reverberate and emotions explode as they did for Jack Nicklaus in 1986." "It has been and will continue to be the utmost honor to have won your great tournament and to be forever called a Masters champion." — Jack Nicklaus "The Masters at Augusta National proved the tournament at which the Golden Bear's fearsome brilliance shined brightest." Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The field that day also included all-time sport luminaries Sam Snead and Gary Player.