Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe Grew up loving the outdoors. He could run, jump, and throw extremely well and spent many childhood days enjoying these natural abilities. He went to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, where he was a star on both the football and track and field teams. While at Carlisle, Jim competed in the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden and won two gold medals. He was proclaimed "the greatest athlete in the world"; then he followed that incredible success with professional careers in both baseball and football. His accomplishments in football led to a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rosemary K. Updyke has researched Jim Thorpe's life thoroughly, drawing on information from historical societies, university archives, and personal interviews. She tells the story of this outstanding man and athlete from interesting beginning to inspiring end.