Fred Haas

Golfer

1916 – 2004

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Who was Fred Haas?

Frederick T. "Freddie" Haas, Jr. was an American professional golfer.

Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship his senior year.

Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories. He turned pro later in 1945. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.

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Born
Jan 3, 1916
Portland
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Louisiana State University
Died
Jan 26, 2004
Metairie

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on July 23, 2013

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