"You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank as to praise him for playing by the rules."

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About the Author: Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones
Robert Tyre Jones Jr. was an American amateur golfer who was one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport; he was also a lawyer by profession. Jones founded and helped design the Augusta National Golf Club, and co-founded the Masters Tournament.

Born: 17 March 1902, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: 18 December 1971, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Spouse: Mary Rice Malone (m. 1924–1971)
Children: Robert Tyre Jones III, Clara Jones, Mary Ellen Jones

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