Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe (1888–1953) was an American baseball player, basketball player and athletics competitor.

Also recorded as Wa-Tho-Huk; James Francis Thorpe; Bright Path; Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe.

Overview

Born at Prague in 1888, died at Lomita in 1953.

In detail

Jim Thorpe studied at Carlisle Indian Industrial School. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Jim Thorpe House.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Football Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Jim Thorpe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q221482: Jim Thorpe
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