Lee Elder, First Black Man to Play in the Masters, Dies at 87 - Sports Illustrated
Lee Elder, a four-time PGA Tour winner, made his Masters debut in 1975, then broke the color barrier again at the 1979 Ryder Cup.
Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus on the first tee of the 2021 Masters.
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