Death Star 34 Posted June 19, 2004 This thread is the place to discuss Byron Nelson. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rude Kid 3 Posted November 22, 2004 What, you mean you're not knowledgeable about American sportsmen who retired 60 years ago? http://www.derbydeadpool.co.uk/deadpool200...s_N.html#nelsob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted November 23, 2004 Used to be one of the honorary starters at the Masters along with Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen until a couple of years ago - Sam and Gene are very dead, so I don't have much optimism for Byron.......do you think his parents were dyslexic and meant to call him Bryon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted June 9, 2005 Byron's thread is a lot like war, short bursts of excitement followed by long periods of boredom. I found this though Byron Quotes. What I'd most like to know is what was the chicken beating guy doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 9, 2005 Byron's thread is a lot like war, short bursts of excitement followed by long periods of boredom. I found this though Byron Quotes.What I'd most like to know is what was the chicken beating guy doing? My God, he looks like he's beating a chicken. Beating a chicken perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted June 9, 2005 I'm not very good at golf, but even I could beat a chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 9, 2005 I'm not very good at golf, but even I could beat a chicken. Even Nick Fowl-do? (tumbleweeds blow by) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted June 9, 2005 I'm not very good at golf, but even I could beat a chicken. Even Nick Fowl-do? (tumbleweeds blow by) Absolute class. Well done. How about Mark Hensby Number 48? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 17, 2005 Used to be one of the honorary starters at the Masters along with Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen until a couple of years ago - Sam and Gene are very dead, so I don't have much optimism for Byron.......do you think his parents were dyslexic and meant to call him Bryon? Byron was a very popular name for males in the early 20th Century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted October 12, 2005 Used to be one of the honorary starters at the Masters along with Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen until a couple of years ago - Sam and Gene are very dead, so I don't have much optimism for Byron.......do you think his parents were dyslexic and meant to call him Bryon? Byron was a very popular name for males in the early 20th Century. He would also be a very popular pick if he checked out death # 11 on this years list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 23, 2006 Felt sorry for poor old Byron Nelson, with only 10 posts. So decided to look him up on Google images for all those people who haven't a clue what he looks like, ..... Byron then...............and Byron now, pictured with his much younger wife Peggy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 23, 2006 'Byron then' looks rather camp..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 23, 2006 Felt sorry for poor old Byron Nelson, with only 10 posts. I was wondering when someone was going to revive him from the bottom of the thread list. I guess there's not that much special about him. He's an old guy who's still around. No speculative health problems, no recent activities, but also nothing to suggest how much time he's got left. One day he's going to cark it and a lot of people are going to post on this thread mentioning that they were surprised/that they had forgotten that Byron was on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 24, 2006 Felt sorry for poor old Byron Nelson, with only 10 posts. So decided to look him up on Google images for all those people who haven't a clue what he looks like, Byron then...............and Byron now, pictured with his much younger wife Peggy. Any news on his health? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted February 4, 2006 Byron Nelson: 94 years young today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted March 13, 2006 Unfortunately the link is a subscription one, but Nelson is doing a radio interview this week & apparently still runs his "Byron Nelson Classic" event, so one has to presume that he is possibly another case of "Old doesn't mean dead", Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 20, 2006 Unfortunately the link is a subscription one, but Nelson is doing a radio interview this week & apparently still runs his "Byron Nelson Classic" event, so one has to presume that he is possibly another case of "Old doesn't mean dead", I've heard he also plays the occasional round of golf, more for charity purposes and the odd guest appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted July 25, 2006 Someone went into Wikipedia and listed both Byron Nelson and Joseph Barbera as dead. User history here. Hmmm... both DL candidates... I wonder who might have done such a thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted July 25, 2006 Someone went into Wikipedia and listed both Byron Nelson and Joseph Barbera as dead. User history here. Hmmm... both DL candidates... I wonder who might have done such a thing... The evidence points toward a naughty Banshees Scream, Interfering with the sacred Wiki, you fiend Banshees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 25, 2006 Someone went into Wikipedia and listed both Byron Nelson and Joseph Barbera as dead. User history here. Hmmm... both DL candidates... I wonder who might have done such a thing... The evidence points toward a naughty Banshees Scream, Interfering with the sacred Wiki, you fiend Banshees. oh well, I would have got a point for Joseph Barbera, although I don't want Byron Nelson to go as my father-in-law has him on his list and he's won every year for the past 5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted July 25, 2006 I was testing Wiki, I see the Joseph Barbera page has not yet been corrected. I will get to that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted August 29, 2006 Byron's in the news. Sort of. It was Woods' fifth victory at Firestone Country Club in seven starts and his fourth in a row on the PGA Tour. However, he played down his achievement in joining Byron Nelson in fifth place in the all-time Tour standings with 52 career wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted August 29, 2006 Problem is the old bugger remains healthy to the point that little erosion of his all time status is not life threatening. We should maybe consider ageing sports stars only if they're also noted prima donnas, likely to have blood pressure surges when their long ago achievements are bettered by people they consider upstarts, or summat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 29, 2006 wil live forever ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
