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Thorpe was raised as a Sauk and Fox.
His father's parents were Irish and Sauk and Fox and his mother's parents were French and Pottawatomie. Thorpe's mother was a descendant of Black Hawk, a great Sauk and Fox chief.
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Are there any special college scholarships for Native Americans?
Native Americans are eligible for special scholarships. Their is a Jim Thorpe awarded each year.
Who is a famous Indian athlete?
Jim Thorpe.
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 was first Native American NFL commissioner?
Jim Thorpe
Was a Native American sports hero who won Olympic gold medals and went on to play professional football?
Jim Thorpe.
A native american who played professional baseball and football and won the olympic gold metals in track and field?
Jim Thorpe
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 were famous athletes in 1910?
Jim thorpe, ty cobb
Why was Jim Thope famous?
THorpe was an american indian and a triathalon athlete,more famous for football....
If the US considers Native Americans as different nations can you put an all native American team into the Olympics?
Native Americans are not a different nation. Our nation is home nation is AMERICA! hello? NATIVE Americans. There have been Natives who have competed in the Olympics. The most famous being Jim Thorpe. Others include Frank Mount Pleasant, Ben Nighthorse Campbell [currently only Native American in Congress; senator of Colorado], Naomi Lang, and a few others. It's not like if we were our own nation we'd get our own land.
Was Thorpe Seeley related to Jim Thorpe?
Thorpe Seely's mother was Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe and his first wife.
First native American to play pro football baseball and play in Olympics?
Jim Thorpe
