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No. 11
Babe Didrikson


During a time when women's sports were not widely accepted, Didrikson accomplished things no one expected from any athlete, male or female. The ultimate competitor, Didrikson ignored society's conventions and dominated every sport she tried. A star in basketball, track and golf, Didrikson may have been ahead of her time, but her wide-ranging success and fierce individualism paved the way for future generations.
Text: Andy Gray/SI.com
Photo: AP

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