Happy birthday! Jack Nicklaus turns 86 today

Jack Nicklaus is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Jack Nicklaus has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Nicklaus, a cultural icon

Born Jack William Nicklaus in Columbus on January 21, 1940, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Nicklaus' 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 Jack hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jack Nicklaus as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.

Happy Birthday, Jack, you're the best!

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