Jack Nicklaus turns 82 on Jan. 21, 2022. Happy Birthday, Jack!
That means it’s been about six decades since the Golden Bear broke onto the professional golf scene. Most of today’s golf fans weren’t around to see Nicklaus as he approached his prime and gained dominance in the 1960s, which also means they missed out.
Nicklaus was a powerful force. Think Bryson DeChambeau invented to the power game? Sorry kid, think again. Nicklaus was the first to effectively use such brute force in a swing to rewrite the major championship record books.
So with Jack’s birthday in mind, we share some great old images of Nicklaus when he was at his strongest. Enjoy the old black-and-whites from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.
Jack Nicklaus, 1977Jack Nicklaus blasts down the 8th fairway during the first round of the 1977 Doral Open…Jack Nicklaus blasts down the 8th fairway during the first round of the 1977 Doral Open in Miami.more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1961Jack Nicklaus holds his trophies after winning the 1961 NCAA Golf Championship at Purdue. (AP)
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Jack Nicklaus, 1959Jack Nicklaus, 19, poses with his trophy after winning the low amateur honors in the 1959…Jack Nicklaus, 19, poses with his trophy after winning the low amateur honors in the 1959 Flint Open golf tournament in Flint, Michigan. (AP)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1963Jack Nicklaus at the 1963 Palm Springs Golf Classic at Indian Wells Country Club (AP)Jack Nicklaus at the 1963 Palm Springs Golf Classic at Indian Wells Country Club (AP)
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Jack Nicklaus, 1962Jack Nicklaus holds his trophies after winning his first U.S. Open Championship in 1962 at Oakmont…Jack Nicklaus holds his trophies after winning his first U.S. Open Championship in 1962 at Oakmont Country Club. (AP)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1962Jack Nicklaus practices in 1962 at Firestone Country Club in Ohio. (AP)
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Jack Nicklaus, 1964Jack Nicklaus watches a putt at the 1964 “500” Open golf tournament in Indianapolis. (AP/Bob Daugherty)
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Jack Nicklaus, 1975Jack Nicklaus plays in the pro-am of the 1975 Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Riviera…Jack Nicklaus plays in the pro-am of the 1975 Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. (AP/Jeff Robbins)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1968Jack Nicklaus breaks his 5-iron while hitting from the scrub in the first round of 1968…Jack Nicklaus breaks his 5-iron while hitting from the scrub in the first round of 1968 Australia PGA Championship. (AP)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1970Jack Nicklaus plays the second hole at the 1970 World Series of Golf at Firestone Country…Jack Nicklaus plays the second hole at the 1970 World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. (AP/Jim Palmer)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1962Jack Nicklaus takes a rip at a ball in Los Angeles in 1962. (AP/Harold Filan)
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Jack Nicklaus, 1968Jack Nicklaus bites his lip as he powers a drive during a practice round at the…Jack Nicklaus bites his lip as he powers a drive during a practice round at the 1968 British Open at Carnoustie in Scotland. (AP)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1982Jack Nicklaus could rock a bucket hat, as he did at the 1982 Masters in Augusta,…Jack Nicklaus could rock a bucket hat, as he did at the 1982 Masters in Augusta, Ga. (AP)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1983Jack Nicklaus watches a bunker shot at the 1983 Tournament of Champions in La Costa, Calif.…Jack Nicklaus watches a bunker shot at the 1983 Tournament of Champions in La Costa, Calif. (AP/Joel Zwink)more
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Jack Nicklaus, 1968Jack Nicklaus lines up a putt at the 1968 Masters. (AP/Paul Vathis)
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