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Jim Thorpe was a Native American athlete, born on May 28, 1887, in Oklahoma, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He excelled in multiple sports, winning two gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Thorpe played professional football, Baseball, and Basketball, becoming a pioneer in sports integration. His legacy continues to be celebrated, with his Olympic medals reinstated posthumously in 1982 after being stripped due to amateurism violations.
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What Olympian and American Indian athlete is from Oklahoma?
Jim Thorpe
Was Thorpe Seeley related to Jim Thorpe?
Thorpe Seely's mother was Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe and his first wife.
Was Jim thorpe a Christian?
Jim thorpe wasn't a christian
When was Jim Thorpe Award created?
Jim Thorpe Award was created in 1986.
When was Jim Thorpe House created?
Jim Thorpe House was created in 1916.
What is Jim thorpe's birthday?
Jim Thorpe was born on May 28, 1888.
Who is tom ashenbrenner in the Jim thorpe story?
Tom Ashenbrenner in "The Jim Thorpe Story" was one of his coaches early on. Jim Thorpe was an Olympic medalist.
Who were Jim Thorpe's parents?
Mr & Mrs Thorpe
Is Jim thorpe still alive?
No Jim Thorpe is surely dead. if not he is a VERY old man
When did Billy Thorpe die?
Jim Thorpe passed away of a heart attack on March 28, 2012.
How many touchdowns did Jim thorpe score at carlisle?
jim thorpe made 21 touchdowns at carlisle
Where was the town that was named after Jim Thorpe which was Jim Thorpe pennsylvannia?
Mauch Chunk and E. Mauch Chunk
