The town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was named in his honor. It has a monument site that contains his remains, which were the subject of legal action. Thorpe appeared in several films …

Oct 11, 2025 · Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. In 1950 he was selected by American sportswriters and broadcasters as the greatest American …

Find mountain adventures and Victorian charm in Jim Thorpe, a standout town tucked in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.

Nov 17, 2021 · Jim Thorpe had a six-year career in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves. Determined to become a professional athlete, …

Jim Thorpe was perhaps the United States' greatest athlete of the twentieth century. An American Indian, he is usually considered to be Sac and Fox, although he also had Potawatomi, …

Five illustrations from a 1911 Philadelphia Inquirer article portray a robust Jim Thorpe (also known as Wa-Tho-Huk) in his athletic prime, countering prevalent beliefs that Euro-Americans had …

Jim Thorpe was one of the most famous athletes of his time and when the NFL was established in 1920 was selected as the first President. Learn more about one of the most influential figures …

Thorpe began his athletic career at Carlisle, both playing football and running track. He was triumphantly selected as a third-team All-American in 1908, and in 1909 and 1910 he made …

He also had stints as a public speaker/lecturer and even led an all-Indian song and dance troupe entitled The Jim Thorpe Show. Thorpe died on March 28, 1953 of a heart attack.

Downtown Jim Thorpe is decked in Victorian style for the annual Olde Time Christmas celebration, with special events held over three magical weekends in December. Festivities …