1. Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias
Born: In Port Arthur, Texas Exact Date Unknown
Died: September 27, 1956

2. Family Mother: Hannah Didrikson Father: Ole Didrikson
Brothers: Ole, Luis, and Arthur
Sisters: Dora, Nancy, and Lillie
Husband: George Zaharias

3. Early Life
She was not the best in school, but she had a great work ethic and her parents always tried to help her.
In school she earned the reputation of bully because she would challenge anyone who annoyed her to a fistfight.
She earned the nickname Babe because she hit so many homeruns when she played baseball.
When she wasn’t playing sports she loved to dance and play the harmonica.