- He attended Latrobe High School with Fred Rogers from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." I can't help but think these two helped each other form their quiet, but strong value systems.
- He became a pilot to help overcome his fear of flying. I just, in the last 24 hours, had to deal with some fearful news. I got through it by trying to be my best self rather than my fraidy cat self.
- He taught hundreds of pro golfers how to comport themselves properly. Yes, we all can think of a few people we wish he could give a lesson on how to comport themselves, especially in the next few weeks.
- Wait staff at the Latrobe Country Club always had a half-tea/half-lemonade drink waiting for him because he felt it would be ostentatious for him to order an "Arnold Palmer."
- He made eye contact with fans.
- He broke down in tears at the end of his last U.S. Open in 1994.
- He led the campaign to prevent golf courses from being built in Florida's state parks.
- His grandkids called him "Dumpy."
- He cried during the national anthem.
I read only one thing that made me kinda of question Mr. Palmer's values.
- He hung out with Frank Sinatra.
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