Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, to Norwegian immigrant parents, Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a force of nature. She was named "Babe" after Babe Ruth, not because of any religious affinity, but because she hit five home runs in a childhood baseball game. Her origin story is decidedly Scandinavian, not Semitic, leaving little room for even a whisper of a Jew-ish identity.

Zaharias's athletic prowess was undeniable. She won two gold medals and a silver in track and field at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, then pivoted to golf, winning ten LPGA major championships and becoming one of the sport's most dominant figures. She was the first woman to compete in a men's PGA Tour event, which, frankly, is pretty kvell-worthy regardless of ancestry. If there's one thing Jews appreciate, it's breaking barriers.

While her achievements brought immense nachas to the sporting world, and presumably to her Norwegian family, her contributions do not, alas, extend to the annals of Jewish pride. Her legacy is one of unparalleled athletic achievement and a pioneering spirit for women in sports, making her a true legend, but decidedly not a Jew. We're still looking for a decent Jewish golfer, though.