
43. Texas: Babe Didrikson Zaharias (Port Arthur)
Hailing from Port Arthur, Texas, Mildred “Babe” Didrikson is routinely ranked as the most versatile female athlete in history. She first gained fame by winning two gold medals and one silver medal in track and field at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. She then turned her attention to professional golf, where she dominated the sport, winning 10 LPGA major championships and helping to formally establish the Ladies Professional Golf Association.