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Hall of Famer Curtis Strange
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During his heyday in the mid- to late-80s, Curtis Strange carried the torch for American professional golf. Through his competitive nature and talent, he more than held his own against the likes of Norman, Faldo, Ballesteros, and a long list of others. His crowning achievement was his back-to-back U.S. Open championships in 1989 and 1990.
Although his golfing career should have delivered him into the Hall on the first ballot, it was not until this year, several years later, that he was voted in.
It's sad, but someone who speaks their mind, without the sugarcoating, is usually ostracized and penalized for their honesty. Strange's somewhat lengthy wait was likely attributed to his plain-spoken nature. Some Hall balloters, many of them members of the media, were likely crossed by Strange during his playing days.
Halls of fame are established to be poplulated by the best in their sport. The best performers, the best people, citizens, family men and women, and so on. Unfortunately, a few thin-skinned balloters, most of whom simply write about the sport, need to get past their insecurities or give up their duties. Curtis Strange should have been in the Hall years ago. At least they finally got it right.
As a testimony to his character, Strange obviously knew he had the qualifications to go in earlier, yet he spoke not a word about his wait.
Congratulations, Curtis Strange.
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Experienced Golf Writer
Posted by:
alan1066
(male, mid-40s)
(Posted 11/22/07)
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