Jim Thorpe - Wikipedia
WEBJames Francis Thorpe ( Sac and Fox (Sauk): Wa-Tho-Huk, translated as "Bright Path"; [2] May 22 or 28, [3] 1887 – March 28, 1953) [4] 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.
Jim Thorpe, PA | Visitor Information & Travel Resources
WEBExplore charming Jim Thorpe, PA. Nestled in the southern Poconos, Jim Thorpe is a destination for shopping, outdoor adventure, live music and dining.
Jim Thorpe - Children, Facts & Career - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Who Was Jim Thorpe? An All-American in football at the Carlisle Indian School, Jim Thorpe won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics before his gold medals were revoked on a...
Jim Thorpe | Biography, Olympics, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 5, 2024 · Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. In 1950 he was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American athlete and the greatest gridiron football player …
Jim Thorpe Is Restored as Sole Winner of 1912 Olympic Gold …
WEBJul 15, 2022 · Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes in history and the victim of what many considered a century-old Olympic injustice, has been restored as the sole winner of the decathlon and pentathlon at...
The Life And Career Of Jim Thorpe (Complete Story) - Pro …
WEBJim Thorpe is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. Here is a look back at his exciting, but troubled, life.
How Jim Thorpe Became America’s First Multi-Sport Star
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Decades before Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders starred in baseball and football, Jim Thorpe was America’s original multi-sport athlete. A two-time college football All-American and charter member...
Jim Thorpe | Pro Football Hall of Fame
WEBJust before the season-ending series between the Canton Bulldogs and the arch-rival Massillon Tigers in 1915, Bulldogs general manager Jack Cusack signed the most famous athlete of the age, Jim Thorpe, for the princely sum of $250 a game.
Jim THORPE - Olympics.com
WEBThough he died in poverty, Jim Thorpe is remembered as one of the greatest sportsmen of the 20th century, having won two Olympic track and field golds and played baseball, American football and basketball at the highest level.
#GoingDeep: The Legend of Jim Thorpe | Baseball Hall of Fame
WEBJim Thorpe played major league baseball for six years. Playing mostly outfield, the right-handed batter played only 289 games while batting .252 with seven homers and 29 stolen bases. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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