| Lloyd Mangrum | |||||||
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 Mangrum, circa 1951 | |||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Full name | Lloyd Eugene Mangrum | ||||||
| Nickname | Mr. Icicle | ||||||
| Born | August 1, 1914 Trenton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | November 17, 1973 (aged 59) Apple Valley, California, U.S. | ||||||
| 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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Lloyd Mangrum | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |  U.S. Army |
| Rank |  Staff sergeant |
| Unit | 90th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Lloyd Eugene Mangrum (August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American professional golfer.[1][2] He was known for his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanour on the course, which earned him the nickname "Mr. Icicle."[3]
- ^ "After 10 heart attacks Mangrum looks healthy and wealthy at 56". New York Times. Associated Press. July 11, 1971. p. 5.
- ^ "Lloyd Mangrum, golfer, dead; '46 U.S. Open winner was 59". New York Times. UPI. November 18, 1973. p. 77.
- ^ Glick, Shav (June 18, 1998). "Cool Customer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2010.