American track and field athlete and baseball player (1888-1953).
Born May 28th, 1888 in Prague. [ref]
Died March 28th, 1953 at 64 years old in Lomita (myocardial infarction).
Jim Thorpe, born on May 28, 1888, passed away at the age of 64 on March 28, 1953. He was an All-American football player, an Olympic gold medalist, and an all-around great athlete. Thorpe was born in Oklahoma, the son of a Sac and Fox Indian tribe leader. He attended the Carlisle Indian School, where he developed his athletic abilities and excelled at many sports, including football and baseball. He was part of the inaugural class of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951 and was named an All-American in 1911 and 1912. Thorpe was a two-time Olympic gold medalist, the first in 1912 with the Pentathlon and Decathlon, and the second in 1920 with the Pentathlon. He was an avid golfer and won the Western Open in 1912. Thorpe was also a Major League Baseball player from 1913 to 1919, and played for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and Chicago Cubs. Thorpe was a beloved athlete and was revered for his accomplishments in a multitude of sports. He was a larger-than-life figure and will continue to be remembered for the amazing things he achieved in his lifetime. He leaves behind his wife, Iva, three children, and a lasting legacy.
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