Jim Thorpe
Olympic athlete and football player
Born
February 3rd, 1949
76 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1953
72 years ago — 4 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon. Played professional football for the Canton Bulldogs and was a founding member of the NFL. Also played Major League Baseball for several teams, including the New York Giants. Recognized as one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century due to accomplishments across multiple sports.
Won gold medals in pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics
Played for the Canton Bulldogs, winning multiple championships
Played for the New York Giants in Major League Baseball
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