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In Pics: Remembering Golf Legend Arnold ‘The King’ Palmer 

One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

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Arnold Palmer, one of golf’s greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as ‘Arnie’s Army’, passed away on Sunday aged 87 in Pittsburgh, near his hometown Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His hard-charging style, incomparable charisma and a personal touch that made him known as ‘The King’ in the golfing world.

The first golfer to reach $1 million in career earnings, Palmer won seven major championships, including four Master.

Here are photos remembering the legend.

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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer watching a drive in his final practice round for the Master Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: AP)
One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer at the Glenn Cambell Los Angeles Open. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Golfing great Arnold Palmer with his rival Jack Nicklaus on the course of Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer holding the trophy cup after he defeated Johnny Pott, 69-73, in an 180-hole play-off match at the Colonial National Invitation golf tournament at Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer accepting a victory cup for the 42nd PGA Seniors Championship in north Miami. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
President Dwight Eisenhower (right) enjoying a laugh with Arnold Palmer, just before they played a round of golf together in a foursome at the Gettysburg Country Club.(Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer swings his putter after he rolled in a long birdie putt on 18 to win his fourth Masters golf tournament in Augusta. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer (right) slips into his green jacket with help from Jack Nicklaus after winning the Masters golf championship, in Augusta. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Tiger Woods being helped into his jacket for winning the Bay Hill Invitational by tournament host Arnold Palmer. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Former Masters champion Arnold Palmer. (Photo: AP)
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One of golf’s greatest, Arnold Palmer, aged 87  passed away on Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Arnold Palmer walking across the Hogan Bridge on the 12th fairway for the final time in Masters competition. (Photo: AP)

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