Lee Trevino...Jack Nicklaus... A Rubber Snake?!?! A Surprise to Start the 1971 U.S. Open Playoff

Lee Trevino, one of the game's all-time great personalities, never let stern competition get in the way of a little fun. Before squaring off against, and ultimately prevailing against, the legendary Jack Nicklaus for the 1971 U.S. Open title at Merion Golf Club, Trevino shared with his opponent an unexpected discovery in his golf bag.

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