Jim Thorpe
American athlete
James Francis Thorpe was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics. Wikipedia
Born: May 28, 1887, Oklahoma
Died: March 28, 1953 (age 65 years), Lomita, CA
Place of burial: Jim Thorpe Memorial, Jim Thorpe
Children: Grace Thorpe and Charlotte Marie Thorpe
Awards: SI's All-time College All-Stars
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