Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (/ z ə ˈ h ɑːr i ə s /; née Didrikson; June 26, 1911 – September 27, 1956) was an American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball, and …

Apr 2, 2014 · Athlete and Olympic champion Babe Didrikson Zaharias earned her nickname "Babe" by hitting five home runs in one childhood baseball game. At the 1932 Olympics, she …

Babe Didrikson Zaharias, American sportswoman who was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, achieving particular success in basketball and track and field, though she is …

One of America’s foremost female athletes, Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was an Olympic gold medal winner who broke world records in multiple sports and went on to found …

Jun 26, 2011 · Babe Zaharias died on September 27, 1957 at age 45. That morning, United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower came striding into his White House press conference, …

Didriksen eventually became a legendary golfer, winning 82 amateur and professional tournaments overall, including 17 consecutive championships in 1946-47. Didriksen was …

May 11, 2022 · Explore the life and legacy of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, an Olympic champion, founder of the LPGA, and a pioneer for women in sports. Discover her achievements and …

Mar 28, 2024 · Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Colorado woman who was 'the greatest athlete, male or female, who ever lived' She was an Olympic champion, won 82 golf tournaments, and …

Sep 8, 2020 · Even in her hometown, the name Babe Didrikson Zaharias isn’t always widely known. Zaharias, who was born in 1911 and named Mildred Ella Didrikson, not only helped …

Aug 8, 2024 · Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias could do it all. Even in an era when all-around athletes were not uncommon, Babe Didrikson’s success was extraordinarily rare. She was …