Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum & Visitors Center

1750 Interstate 10 East # 854
Beaumont, TX, 77703
409-833-4622

overview : Mildred Didrickson .. Athletic Pioneer 1914-1956 .. was called "Baby" by her parents. Soon her nickname was altered to "Babe" because of her ability to hit like Babe Ruth. She was a relentless self-promoter who was thrilled by the "unladylike" world of sports. - Babe helped found the Ladies Professional Golf Association and was chosen female "Athlete of the Half Century" in 1950.

topics : sports, women, baseball, people