News 88.7 in partnership with Humanities Texas launches Texas Originals — a new weekly radio segment profiling individuals whose lives and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
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Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias Dominated Women's Sports In Her Day
MILDRED DIDRIKSON (BABE) ZAHARAIS June 26, 1911– September 27, 1956 Mildred Didrikson Zaharias, nicknamed “Babe” for her childhood prowess on the baseball diamond, dominated women's sports from the 1930s through the 50s.She was born in 1911 in Port Arthur, Texas, and quickly become known as not just a gifted athlete, but a fierce competitor in every arena she entered. Though best remembered for her accomplishments in golf and track & field, she also excelled in basketball,... Read More