Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (/zəˈhɑriəs/) (June 26, 1911 – September 27, 1956) was an American athlete who achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball, and track and field.

Read more about Babe Didrikson Zaharias:  Biography, Legacy, Amateur Wins

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    Loosen your girdle and let ‘er fly!
    —Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956)

    You know when there’s a star, like in show business, the star has her name in lights on the marquee! Right? And the star gets the money because the people come to see the star, right? Well, I’m the star, and all of you are in the chorus.
    —Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911–1956)