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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.
Born
January 3rd, 1916 in Portland / Died: Jan 26th, 2004 - at age 88, after a lengthy battle with leukemia
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