Johnny Palmer
Golf
Inducted: 1978
- Known for short game as a professional golfer in 1940s and 1950s
- Winner of five PGA tournaments, including 1952 Canadian Open
- Finished sixth in 1947 U.S. Open and fourth in 1949 Masters
- Member of 1949 Ryder Cup team
- Won five Carolinas PGA titles and three Carolinas Opens
- Learned game as caddy at Stanly County Country Club
- Gunner on B-29 in World War II; flew 32 missions over Tokyo
