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PGA legend and HBCU trailblazer, dies at 85

PGA legend and HBCU trailblazer, dies at 85

“Big Boy” Never was a nickname more worthy than the one given to PGA legend Jim Dent. He was a large man at 6ft 3in and 224lb, yet he also was one of the longest drivers in the game.

Golf News / Field Level Media / May 3
Jim Dent, a Black golf pioneer, dies at 85

Jim Dent, a Black golf pioneer, dies at 85

Jim Dent, a pioneering Black golfer, one of the PGA Tour's longest hitters and a 12-time winner on what is now PGA Tour Champions, died at age 85 on Friday.

Golf News / ESPN / May 3

Dent, pioneering Black golfer, dies at age 85

Jim Dent, one of the top Black golfers on PGA Tour Champions and known for his long hitting off the tee, died at the age of 85.

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