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Until Lee Elder, the only blacks at the Masters were caddies or waiters. To ask a black man what he feels about the traditions of the Masters is like asking him how he feels about his forefathers who were slaves.
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"Until Lee Elder, the only blacks at the Masters were caddies or waiters. To ask a black man what he feels about the traditions of the Masters is like asking him how he feels about his forefathers who were slaves."
— Calvin Peete

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Until Lee Elder, the only blacks at the Masters were caddies or waiters. To ask a black man what he feels about the traditions of the Masters is like asking him how he feels about his forefathers who were slaves. — Calvin Peete

About Calvin Peete

Calvin Peete was a Athlete from United States (1943–2015).

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Who said "Until Lee Elder, the only blacks at the Masters were caddies or waiters. To ask…"?
This quote is attributed to Calvin Peete, a Athlete from United States.
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Calvin Peete lived from 1943 – 2015.