In 1973, after once again brandishing his Texas mettle, Julius Boros played only two rounds of competitive golf from mid-May
to mid-June. The aptly nicknamed "Moose" spent more time fishing, traveling, and hosting a television show funded
by his sponsors (Outdoors with Liberty Mutual)) that shot scenes in Hawaii, Ireland, Hungary, and India. Although
he avoided tigers-"I'm not shooting at anything that can bite or that I can't outrun"-Boros bagged more stags and
geese in the lead-up to the U.S. Open than birdies or eagles.
Television and Arnold Palmer had transformed pro golf into a hot commodity and Julius Boros found himself in high demand. His Dean Martin-like relaxed approach charmed the golfing public. The fact that he liked to fish just as much as golf added to his laid-back persona. Though so detesting public speaking that he repeatedly turned down the captaincy of America's Ryder Cup team, Boros was comfortable enough in front of a camera to host a television show. Outdoors with Liberty Mutual ran for 28 episodes showcasing Boros fishing all over the world. Nick remembers his father finagling a special permit to fish along Alligator Alley while it was under construction. Boros took full advantage. "You just about caught a bass with every cast," Nick says. "Dad would bring home barrels of fish and stock the lakes around home."