Happy birthday! Gary Player turns 90 today

Gary Player is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Gary Player has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Player, a cultural icon

Born Gary Jim Player in Johannesburg on November 1, 1935, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Player's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gary hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gary Player as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Gary, you're the best!

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