Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum

World’s Greatest Female Athlete – A brief history by Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation It has been said that she got the name “Babe” from her family, as well as a reference to “Babe” Ruth, after she played a good baseball game.  Her last name was originally spelled Didriksen, but was changed at some point.  There have been many discrepancies in her story, mostly because of her affinity for exaggeration and a good show.  The records presented here are believed to be complete and true.