AKA John Chandler Harper

Born: 10-Mar-1914
Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA
Died: 8-Nov-2004
Location of death: Portsmouth, VA
Cause of death: Pneumonia

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Golf

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Winner, 1950 PGA Championship

Military service: US Navy (WWII)

Sister: Lily Harper Martin (amateur golfer)
Brother: Chubby Harper
Wife: Essie (d. 1994, no children)

    High School: Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, VA

    Winner, PGA Championship 1950
    Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1973

Author of books:
My First 70 Years in Golf (memoir)

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