Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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Summary
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was born on June 26, 1911[1], in Port Arthur[2]. She died on September 27, 1956[3], in Galveston[4]. She worked as a basketball player[5], javelin thrower[6], autobiographer[7], golfer[8], and tennis player[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,753 views/month, #6,663 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beaumont[11], Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12]
- Spouse: George Zaharias[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: baseball player[16], swimmer[17], competitive diver[18], high jumper[19]
- Educated at: Beaumont High School[20]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[21], Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[22], World Golf Hall of Fame[23], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[24], Presidential Medal of Freedom[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Sexual orientation: non-heterosexuality[27]
- Commons category: Babe Didrikson Zaharias[28]
- Cause of death: colorectal cancer[29]
- Sport: golf[30], athletics[31], competitive swimming[32], diving[33]
- Family name: Didrikson[34], Zaharias[35]
- Given name: Mildred[36], Ella[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Babe Didrikson Zaharias[38]
- Record held: Women's high jump world record progression[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Described by source: Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[41]
- Participant in: 1932 Summer Olympics[42], athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – women's 80 metres hurdles[43], athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – women's high jump[44], athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – women's javelin throw[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Nickname: Babe[47]
- Birth name: Mildred Ella Didrikson[48]
- Country for sport: United States[49]
- Name in native language: Babe Didrikson Zaharias[50]
- Height: 169 cm[51]
Why It Matters
Babe Didrikson Zaharias has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Babe Didrikson Zaharias born?
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was born in Port Arthur[2].
Where did Babe Didrikson Zaharias die?
Babe Didrikson Zaharias died in Galveston[4].
Who was Babe Didrikson Zaharias married to?
Babe Didrikson Zaharias's spouses include George Zaharias[13].
What did Babe Didrikson Zaharias do for work?
Babe Didrikson Zaharias worked as a basketball player[5], javelin thrower[6], autobiographer[7], golfer[8], and tennis player[9].
Where did Babe Didrikson Zaharias go to school?
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was educated at Beaumont High School[20].
What awards did Babe Didrikson Zaharias receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[21], Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[22], World Golf Hall of Fame[23], and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[24].