Lee Trevino

Lee Buck Trevino is a Mexican-American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. Born in Garland, Texas, and raised by his mother and grandfather, he began working in cotton fields at age five and left school at 14 to work as a caddie, teaching himself to play on the caddie's practice holes. He went on to win six major championships, 29 PGA Tour events, and 29 events on the Senior PGA TOUR, and was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "the Merry Mex" and "Supermex", both affectionate nicknames given to him by other golfers. He has established scholarships and other financial aid for Mexican American students.

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