This is the life story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, from her early Texas tomboy days to her Gold Medal triumphs at the 1932 Olympics, her remarkable career as a champion golfer, her fulfilling marriage to wrestler George Zaharias, and the final battle with the only thing tougher than she was.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Susan ClarkMildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias | Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias |
 Alex KarrasGeorge Zaharias | George Zaharias |
 Slim PickensColonel M.J. McCombs | Colonel M.J. McCombs |
 Jeanette NolanHannah Marie Didrikson | Hannah Marie Didrikson |
 Ellen GeerLilly Didrikson | Lilly Didrikson |
 Ford RaineyDr. Tatum | Dr. Tatum |
 Arch JohnsonMr. Johnson | Mr. Johnson |
| GGreg MabreyJimmy | Jimmy |
 Stu NahanSportscaster | Sportscaster |
 Philip BourneufMr. Icely | Mr. Icely |
 Byron MorrowGrantland Rice | Grantland Rice |
| MMickey SholdarGolf Pro | Golf Pro |
 Meg WyllieSister Tarsisis | Sister Tarsisis |
 Kathleen CodySue Ellen | Sue Ellen |
 Kathleen HughesNancy Armitage | Nancy Armitage |
| DDick DinmanRudy | Rudy |
 Lew GalloReporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) |
 James GriffithHospital Spokesman (uncredited) | Hospital Spokesman (uncredited) |
 Bob HarksReporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) |
 Michael SwanReporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) |
 Herb VigranHeckler (uncredited) | Heckler (uncredited) |
| JJeni GerberNot listed | Not listed |