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Ben Hogan , 1912-97, American golfer, b. Dublin, Tex. A former caddie, Hogan began his professional playing career in 1937. One of the game's great money winners, he won the Professional Golfers Association championship in 1946 and 1948. After sustaining serious injuries in an automobile accident (Feb., 1949), Hogan made a dramatic comeback with his second U.S. Open victory in 1950. His career featured two Masters titles, one British Open crown, and four U.S. Open wins. He won all of these three major tournaments in 1953.

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Hogan, (William) Ben

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Hogan, (William) Ben ( Benjamin) (1912–97) US golfer who overcame a near fatal car accident to become one of the best players in the world. Hogan won the US Open four times (1948, 1950–51, 1953), the US PGA twice (1946, 1948), the US Masters' twice (1951, 1953) and the British Open (1953).

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