The Babe Didrikson Story

Birth

Jun 26, 1911

Born on June 26 in Port Authur, Texas.

Golden Cyclones

Sep 17, 1930

Joined the Golden Cyclones. Chosen as an All-American basketball player two years in a row.

Hurdles, Javelin, High Jump

Jul 17, 1932

Won two gold medals (javelin and 80-meter hurdles) and a silver medal (high jump) at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.

Golf

Jun 8, 1935

Began playing golf; went on to win 65 tournaments.

U. S. Open

May 21, 1948

Won first U. S. Open golf tournament.

LPGA

Mar 2, 1949

Helped start the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

Woman Athlete of the Year

Sep 30, 1950

Chosen "Woman Athlete of the Year" and won second U.S. Open golf tournament. Also won "Woman Athlete of the Year" and third U.S.Open golf tournament in 1954.

Death

Sep 26, 1956

Died on September 26 in Galveston, Texas, of cancer.