Biography of jim thorpe

Information about Thorpe's birth, name, and ethnic background varies widely. [5] He was baptized "Jacobus Franciscus Thorpe" in the Catholic Church. Thorpe was born in Indian Territory of the United States (later Oklahoma), but no birth certificate has been found. [6] The Jim Thorpe Museum lists his birth date as , [4] but others have listed it as , [6] near the town of. Native American Jim Thorpe won the pentathlon and decathlon at the Olympics but was stripped of his gold medals for violating amateur eligibility rules. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. In he was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American athlete and the greatest gridiron football player of the first half of the 20th century.