Jim Thorpe, born into the Sac and Fox nation, became the first Native American Olympic gold medalist at the Stockholm 1912 Games by dominating in the new events of pentathlon and decathlon. So why was this versatile athlete stripped of his medals and titles one year later? From facing racism, heartbreaking loss, substance abuse, encounters with future Presidents, and playing professional football, baseball, and basketball, Thorpe’s story is one of constant struggle and serves as a reminder that even our greatest athletes are still human.
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Bright Path (new Jim Thorpe movie and petition)
Stuff You Missed In History Class Jim Thorpe series
Thorpe Has Cancerous Growth Removed From Lip in Hospital at Philadelphia - The New York Times
