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Julius Boros

Julius Boros (1920 - 1994) was a professional golfer. He won 18 PGA Tour events, including 1952, 1963 US Open, 1968 PGA Championship. He was the oldest player ever to win a major championship at the age of 48 with his '68 PGA Championship win. He was a member of the Ryder Cup team in 1959, 1963, 1965 and 1967. He was PGA Player of Year in 1952 and 1963. His total career PGA Tour earnings were $1,004,861.

Boros was also instrumental in starting the Senior Tour in the late '70s.

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