Skinker DeBaliviere in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Judy Rankin

Born February 18, 1945

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Judy Rankin Marker

Inscription. St. Louis-born golf prodigy Judy Torluemke began playing at age 6 and honed her skills at the "Triple A" golf course in Forest Park. Described as one of the best prospects ever in a 1961 "Sports Illustrated" cover article, she turned pro in 1962 and won her first tour event in 1968. The first LPGA player to top $100,000 in winnings for a season, she was named LPGA Player of the Year in 1976 and 1977. After retiring in 1983 with 26 tour victories, Rankin became a top television commentator for women's and men's events, and captained the U.S. team to consecutive Solheim Cup Victories in 1996 and 1998. Recipient of golf's Patty Lerg, Bob Jones and Ben Hogan Awards, Judy Rankin was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000.

Erected 2013 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 38° 39.309′ N, 90° 17.869′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Skinker DeBaliviere. It is on Delmar Boulevard

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west of Rosedale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6146A Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tim McCarver (here, next to this marker); Scott Bakula (here, next to this marker); Lee Falk (a few steps from this marker); William Holden (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Hart Benton (a few steps from this marker); Movies and Music in the Delmar Loop (within shouting distance of this marker); Frankie Muse Freeman (within shouting distance of this marker); The 5th Dimension (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers

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Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on October 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photo 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.