Bob Gaona on Sept. 23, 1961. Tucson Citizen file photo

 Tucson Citizen file photo

Gaona’s two-day total of 71-67—138 was the lowest by a Tucson prep champion until 1977. Gaona ultimately played on the Champions Tour in the 1990s. 

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