Herbert Dixon (golfer)
Herbert Dixon is a former professional golfer on the African American during the segregation era. He is a member of the black players hall of fame.[1][2]
He went to Union Academy and still lives in Bartow, Florida.[1] In 2018, on receiving a local award at 98 he was reported to still be playing golf almost every day.[3] He served in the Air Force during the Truman era.[3] He was also an NAACP leader in Bartow.[3] He learned to play and caddied at the Bartow Golf Course. A tournament was held in his honor in 2019.[4]
Dixon was inducted into the African-American Golfers Hall of Fame in 2012.[5] He was inducted into the Polk County Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b LEDGER, DEL MILLIGANTHE. "92-Year-Old Bartow Man Finds His Way Into Another Golf Hall of Fame". The Ledger. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ The Ledger (15 November 2011). "Herbert Dixon". Retrieved 12 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Correspondent, WRITTEN BY JEFF ROSLOW News. "Veteran golfer recognized for spirit, devotion to Bartow". Sun Newspapers. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "DIXON GOLF TOURNEY – BEDC Bartow EDC". Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Four Corners News Leader Classifieds, Local Businesses, Community News for Four Corners area and Central Florida, Shopper, Shopping Guide, Newspaper". Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ correspondent, Ivan Lambert, Ledger. "6 luminaries inducted into Polk County Sports Hall of Fame". News Chief. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
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