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After his Sixth Masters Victory, Jack Nicklaus Gave One Final Interview
By: Stan Byrdy

When Jack Nicklaus won his sixth green jacket in 1986 the golf world was ecstatic. Master Jack posted a closing round 65 to come from out of the pack and win the tournament at age 46; a seemingly impossible feat at the time.  

As is tradition at the Augusta National, the new champion is ushered to Butler Cabin for a national interview on CBS and where he receives the green jacket - or green coat as it is referred to by the club.  Immediately afterwards the champion is presented with the coat a second time in a more formal setting on the grounds of the Augusta National in view of visiting golf dignitaries and Masters patrons.

Then the champion is whisked off to the Augusta National’s Media Center - back then the club’s old quonset hut with attached media room was in existence.  This is where writers from major newspapers and magazines worldwide greet the new champion.  Still to