Earl Woods

Colonel, baseball player, author

Earl Woods - Colonel, baseball player, author
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

May 3rd, 2006
18 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Served as a colonel in the United States Army. Achieved recognition as a baseball player during college years. Published an autobiography detailing personal experiences and life lessons, contributing to the realm of sports literature. Was also the father and coach of a prominent professional golfer.

Served as a colonel in the U.S. Army

Played college baseball

Authored an autobiography

Coached a prominent professional golfer

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