Babe Didrikson Zaharias
- January 9, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Babe Didrikson Zaharias |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 26, 1911(1911-06-26) |
| Age | 113 |
| Date Of Death | 1956-09-27 |
| Birthplace | Port Arthur |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Biography
| Name | Babe Didrikson Zaharias |
| Birthday | Jun 26 |
| Birth Year | 1911 |
| Place Of Birth | Port Arthur |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Siblings | Arthur Didrikson, Dora Willis, Philip Koch, Louis Didrikson, Nancy Didrikson, Ole Didrikson, Lillie Grimes |
| Spouse | George Zaharias |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on June 26, 1911 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. American athlete who played in basketball, golf, as well as the track and field. She was awarded gold medals for the 80-meter hurdles as well as the javelin throws in 1932.
Her nickname was a reference to Her nickname was inspired by Babe Ruth..
She got married George Zaharias in December 1938.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Babe Didrikson Zaharias 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was a talented seamstress who sews her own clothing.
The parents of her grandparents were of Norway and she was awarded three medals at the 1932 Olympics.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Babe Didrikson Zaharias height 5 ft 7 in Babe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Babe Didrikson Zaharias Dating?
According to our records, Babe Didrikson Zaharias married to George Zaharias. As of December 1, 2023, Babe Didrikson Zaharias’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Babe Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Babe Didrikson Zaharias celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.
Did Babe Didrikson Zaharias have kids?
In January 1938, she met George Zaharias, a professional wrestler often billed as “The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek,” at the Los Angeles Open. She was attracted to this hulk of a man who could drive a golf ball farther than she. On December 23, 1938, they were married. They had no children.
What is Babe Didrikson famous for?
One of America’s foremost female athletes, Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was an Olympic gold medal winner who broke world records in multiple sports and went on to found the Ladies Pro Golf Association.
Is Babe Didrikson Zaharias still alive?
September 27, 1956
How far did Babe Zaharias hit a golf ball?
Somewhere in between winning gold medals in the javelin and hurdles-she might have won the high jump, too, had she not been disqualified-Didrikson joined Rice and three other sportswriters for a round of golf at Brentwood C.C. According to Rice, the Babe shot 91 that day and regularly hit drives measuring 250 yards.
Is Babe Didrikson a boy or girl?
Less than two years after seeing her first track meet, Babe Didrikson qualified in five events for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. The Associated Press voted her the Greatest Female Athlete of the first half of the 20th century.