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Emory History Minute: Bobby Jones' Shoe

A weekly report on little-known facts about Emory.

To celebrate 175th anniversary, Emory Report brings you "Emory History Minutes," a weekly video series that tours historical sites around campus – from hidden spots to the scene of major milestones.

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Bobby Jones grew up in Atlanta, learning to play golf at the East Lake Golf Club. He is one of the greatest golfers of all time and is the only player to win the grand slam, all four majors in the same year.

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He graduated from Emory Law School in 1929.

In his honor, family and friends formed the Bobby Jones Scholarship in 1976. Every year, four Emory students go to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, the birthplace of golf, for a year, and four St. Andrews students come to Emory.

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