Didrikson and Louis each received one first-place vote.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth named AP athlete of century] Reference

The other women on the American team privately cheered when Didrikson lost out on that third gold.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth named AP athlete of century] Reference

Martina Navratilova, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Billie Jean King finished far back of Didrikson, who ranked No. 9 among all athletes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth named AP athlete of century] Reference

Didrikson ended the controversy when she married, started wearing dresses, and turned to golf, a more acceptable feminine role at the time.    From Wordnik.com.  [Roger I. Abrams: Girl Interrupted on the Track] Reference

In addition to Didrikson, Navratilova, Joyner-Kersee and King, the other women selected were: Nadia Comaneci (52), Chris Evert (55), Steffi.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth named AP athlete of century] Reference

She was so good at so many sports and left such an imprint as co-founder of the LPGA, Didrikson was often considered in her own day the best athlete in the world, male or female.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ruth named AP athlete of century] Reference

April Didrikson | Friday, December 5, 2008, 02: 18 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Friday, October 31, 2008, 05: 52 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Friday, October 24, 2008, 06: 18 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Monday, October 20, 2008, 12: 37 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 02: 48 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Thursday, December 4, 2008, 08: 22 AM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Thursday, October 23, 2008, 04: 50 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Thursday, November 6, 2008, 11: 23 AM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Saturday, November 1, 2008, 07: 58 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Thursday, November 20, 2008, 08: 22 AM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 01: 35 PM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

April Didrikson | Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 08: 48 AM.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Didrikson was reinstated as an amateur, but she turned pro later that year and signed with.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page] Reference

Former bakery owner chef April Didrikson escapes flour and a hot kitchen, rushes to New York City, Paris and places beyond seeking new culinary adventures and life experiences.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Didrikson.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to American Airlines Federal Credit Union Makes $50,000 Donation to Children's Miracle Network] Reference