This Week in History

June 26, 1911, Mildred “Babe” Didrikson was born in Port Arthur, Texas. It is said Mildred acquired the name Babe after baseball legend Babe Ruth. She played every sport offered for girls during her school years. Her athletic records show her great versatility in many areas.

Didrikson set four world records at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. She won gold and silver medals in track and field even...