The Legend of Jim Thorpe

2022-08-20

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Jim Thorpe was a Native American of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was born in 1887 in what was then known as the Indian territory and today is known as the state of Oklahoma. He excelled at every sport he attempted, at every level he played at. He played professional football and baseball, won two Olympic gold medals, and found a place in the Football Hall of Fame. Many considered him the greatest athlete of all time, yet he died in poverty, with many of his greatest accomplishments taken from him.Learn more about Jim Thorpe, one of the world’s most gifted athletes, on this episode of Eve...

Jim Thorpe was a Native American of the Sac and Fox Nation. He was born in 1887 in what was then known as the Indian territory and today is known as the state of Oklahoma.

He excelled at every sport he attempted, at every level he played at. He played professional football and baseball, won two Olympic gold medals, and found a place in the Football Hall of Fame.

Many considered him the greatest athlete of all time, yet he died in poverty, with many of his greatest accomplishments taken from him.

Learn more about Jim Thorpe, one of the world’s most gifted athletes, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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