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Ebenezer McBurney Byers (April 12, 1880 – March 31, 1932) was a wealthy American socialite, sportsman, and industrialist. He won the 1906 U.S.

Eben Byers started drinking radium-infused water which his doctor recommended for an arm injury in 1927 — however, in the span of three years, his bones were breaking down.

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The Horrific Death of Eben Byers, The Early 1900s Golfer Who Drank Radium Until His Jaw Fell Off.

Ebenezer McBurney Byers was a well-off American socialite, athlete, and industrialist. He won the 1906 U.S. Beginner in golf. He procured a reputation in the mid-1930 when the incident happened.…

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July 15, 2022