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“You know when there's a star, like in show business, the star has her name in lights on the marquee! Right? And the star gets themoney because the people come to see the star, right? Well, I'm the star, and all of you are in the chorus.”

Quote by Babe Didrikson Zaharias

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Babe Didrikson Zaharias, born on June 26, 1911, and died on September 27, 1956, was an American athlete renowned for her exceptional achievements in various sports such as track and field, basketball, and softball. Known as the 'Queen of Sports,' she won four gold medals at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming a legendary figure in the history of American sports. more

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