Happy birthday! Lee Trevino turns 86 today

Lee Trevino 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 Lee Trevino has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Trevino, a cultural icon

Born Lee Buck Trevino in Dallas on December 1, 1939, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Trevino'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 Lee hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Lee, you're the best!

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