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Jim Thorpe,a Sac and Fox,Shawnee and Potowatami Indian, won the Pentathlon and Decathlon in the Summer Olympics of 1912. In addition he was elected the first President of American Football Association, the precurser to the NFL. He was also inducted into the college and professional Football Hall of Fame for his spectacular play in that sport. He also played semi professional Baseball. It is no wonder Congress named him Athlete of the Century.
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Was Jim thorpe Native American?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was part Native American. He was also of European ancestry. He played football, baseball, basketball, and was also an Olympic athlete.
Who is the world's greatest athlete?
The world's greatest athlete is Larisa Latynina and Alex misik
What were three things native Americans?
There are thousands of contributions the Native American has given. Jim Thorpe, athlete extraordinaire, was named by congress as the Athlete of the Century. They have given us Maria Tallchief and other famous ballerinas. Charles Curtis was the 31st vice president of the United States
Who was the greatest athlete at all times in Olympic history?
Obviously, J.C. Owens is the greatest athlete of all times in Olympic history.
Most Native American deaths were caused by?
disease and famine were the greatest tragedies befalling NorthAmerican Indians.
what native American man is said by many to have been the greatest all around athlete ever in the US?
Jim Thorpe
Which American Native American athlete won both the pentathlon and dacathlon in the 1912 Olympics game and was called the greatest athlete in the world?
Jim Thorpe, a part Sac and Fox Indian, won both the 5 event pentathlon and the 10 event decathlon and although he did not medal also finished fourth in the individual high jump and seventh in the individual long jump. King Gustav of Sweden told him "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world" and supposedly Thorpe replied "Thanks, King". The title Greatest Athlete in the World is often unofficially given to the winner of the decathlon ever since.
When was Australia's Greatest Athlete created?
Australia's Greatest Athlete was created in 2009.
Greatest athlete in the Philippines?
The greatest athlete before was Rolando Navarete. Now, Manny Pacquiao is the greatest athlete in the Philippines and he's a world famer.
Was Jim thorpe Native American?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was part Native American. He was also of European ancestry. He played football, baseball, basketball, and was also an Olympic athlete.
Which American Indian athlete won both the pentathlon and the decathlon in the 1912 olympic games and was called the greatest athlete in the world by the king of Sweden?
Jim Thorpe
Who is the world's greatest athlete?
The world's greatest athlete is Larisa Latynina and Alex misik
What is the duration of Australia's Greatest Athlete?
The duration of Australia's Greatest Athlete is 3600.0 seconds.
What is the duration of The World's Greatest Athlete?
The duration of The World's Greatest Athlete is 1.55 hours.
Who is the world's greatest athlete?
The world's greatest athlete is Larisa Latynina and Alex misik
When did Australia's Greatest Athlete end?
Australia's Greatest Athlete ended in 2011-03.
When was The World's Greatest Athlete created?
The World's Greatest Athlete was created on 1973-02-14.
