Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (June 26, 1911 – September 27, 1956) was an American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball and track and field. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Summer Olympics, before turning to professional golf and winning 10 LPGA major championships. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias 26 June 1911 Port Arthur, Texas
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Died |
27 September 1956 (aged 45) Galveston, Texas, USA
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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