What Happened This Year 1968
People Who Died in 1968
Norman Brookes
Australian tennis player and champion
Born
November 14th, 1877 147 years ago
Died
1968 57 years ago — 91 years old
Competed in tennis during the early 20th century, achieving significant success in both singles and doubles events. Won the men's singles title at the Australian Open in 1911 and paired with partner Anthony Wilding to capture the men's doubles title at Wimbledon in 1914. The performance in these tournaments established a strong competitive legacy in Australian tennis.
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Professional golfer with major tournament wins
Born
June 23rd, 1910 115 years ago
Died
1968 57 years ago — 58 years old
Achieved success as a professional golfer during the mid-20th century. Won the 1940 US Amateur Championship and twice captured the prestigious British Amateur in 1934 and 1935. Played on the PGA Tour and was a key figure in promoting golf during that era. Competed in numerous tournaments, earning a reputation for playing against top competitors of the time.
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