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Birth
Born on June 26 in Port Authur, Texas. -
Golden Cyclones
Joined the Golden Cyclones. Chosen as an All-American basketball player two years in a row. -
Hurdles, Javelin, High Jump
Won two gold medals (javelin and 80-meter hurdles) and a silver medal (high jump) at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. -
Golf
Began playing golf; went on to win 65 tournaments. -
U. S. Open
Won first U. S. Open golf tournament. -
LPGA
Helped start the Ladies Professional Golf Association. -
Woman Athlete of the Year
Chosen "Woman Athlete of the Year" and won second U.S. Open golf tournament. Also won "Woman Athlete of the Year" and third U.S.Open golf tournament in 1954. -
Death
Died on September 26 in Galveston, Texas, of cancer.