[Deathwatch] Sam Snead, golfer, 89

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Sam Snead Dies From Complications After Stroke 
Thu May 23, 6:40 PM ET 

FAR HILLS, New Jersey (Ticker) - Sam Snead, the PGA Tour's all-time
leader with 81 victories, died Thursday following complications from a
stroke. He was four days shy of his 90th birthday. 

Known as "Slammin Sammy," Snead has been credited with 135 worldwide
wins, including three Masters, three PGA Championships and one British
Open. He also won tour-sponsored events in six different decades. 

Last month, Snead was the lone honorary starter at Augusta National
Golf Club, a position he held each year since 1984.