Lloyd Mangrum
Lloyd Eugene Mangrum (August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American professional golfer. He was known for his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanour on the course, which earned him the nickname "Mr. Icicle."
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Mangrum, circa 1950 | |||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Full name | Lloyd Eugene Mangrum | ||||||
| Nickname | Mr. Icicle | ||||||
| Born | August 1, 1914 Trenton, Texas | ||||||
| Died | November 17, 1973 (aged 59) Apple Valley, California | ||||||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||||||
| Career | |||||||
| College | None | ||||||
| Turned professional | 1929 | ||||||
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||||||
| Professional wins | 45 | ||||||
| Number of wins by tour | |||||||
| PGA Tour | 36 | ||||||
| Other | 9 | ||||||
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |||||||
| Masters Tournament | 2nd/T2: 1940, 1949 | ||||||
| PGA Championship | T3: 1941, 1949 | ||||||
| U.S. Open | Won: 1946 | ||||||
| The Open Championship | T24: 1953 | ||||||
| Achievements and awards | |||||||
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | Third Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (2) |
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