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Episode 138: Jim Thorpe - the Greatest Athlete of All Time?
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In this episode of History For Weirdos, Stephanie looks into the extraordinary life of Jim Thorpe, a man whose athletic prowess remains unmatched to this day. Thorpe, a Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation, excelled in virtually every sport he attempted, from football and baseball to track and field and even ballroom dancing. He won Olympic gold medals, played professional baseball and football, and left an indelible mark on the world of sports.
But Thorpe's story is not just one of triumph. It's also a tale of resilience in the face of prejudice and injustice. Join us as we explore Thorpe's remarkable achievements, the challenges he overcame, and the legacy he left behind. Get ready to be inspired by the story of a true sporting legend, a man who defied expectations and proved that greatness knows no bounds.
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Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe
https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jim-thorpe
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Thorpe-American-athlete
https://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=TH016
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mobituaries-the-final-resting-place-of-sports-superstar-jim-
thorpe/
https://www.biography.com/athlete/jim-thorpe
https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/jim-thorpe-backlash-olympic-medals-debacle-
and-demise-carlisle
https://www.potawatomiheritage.com/encyclopedia/jim-thorpe/
https://usopm.org/jim-thorpe/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-are-jim-thorpes-olympic-records-still-not-
recognized-130986336/
https://www.ripleys.com/stories/jim-thorpe-pennsylvania
https://www.pbs.org/native-america/blog/warrior-spirit-jim-thorpes-lasting-impact-on-sports
https://www.unc.edu/discover/jim-thorpes-olympic-wins-restored-110-years-later/
https://www.history.com/news/jim-thorpe-sports-native-american-athlete-olympics
https://sourcenm.com/2024/05/06/jim-thorpe-honored-by-president-joe-biden/
https://brightpathstrong.org/meet-jim-thorpe-a-real-life-native-american-superhero/
https://oklahomasportshalloffame.org/jim-thorpe-museum
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Manage episode 433750500 series 3304005
In this episode of History For Weirdos, Stephanie looks into the extraordinary life of Jim Thorpe, a man whose athletic prowess remains unmatched to this day. Thorpe, a Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation, excelled in virtually every sport he attempted, from football and baseball to track and field and even ballroom dancing. He won Olympic gold medals, played professional baseball and football, and left an indelible mark on the world of sports.
But Thorpe's story is not just one of triumph. It's also a tale of resilience in the face of prejudice and injustice. Join us as we explore Thorpe's remarkable achievements, the challenges he overcame, and the legacy he left behind. Get ready to be inspired by the story of a true sporting legend, a man who defied expectations and proved that greatness knows no bounds.
-
Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts.
Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch š
Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com
IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos
Website: historyforweirdos.com
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Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thorpe
https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jim-thorpe
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jim-Thorpe-American-athlete
https://www.profootballhof.com/players/jim-thorpe/
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=TH016
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mobituaries-the-final-resting-place-of-sports-superstar-jim-
thorpe/
https://www.biography.com/athlete/jim-thorpe
https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/jim-thorpe-backlash-olympic-medals-debacle-
and-demise-carlisle
https://www.potawatomiheritage.com/encyclopedia/jim-thorpe/
https://usopm.org/jim-thorpe/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-are-jim-thorpes-olympic-records-still-not-
recognized-130986336/
https://www.ripleys.com/stories/jim-thorpe-pennsylvania
https://www.pbs.org/native-america/blog/warrior-spirit-jim-thorpes-lasting-impact-on-sports
https://www.unc.edu/discover/jim-thorpes-olympic-wins-restored-110-years-later/
https://www.history.com/news/jim-thorpe-sports-native-american-athlete-olympics
https://sourcenm.com/2024/05/06/jim-thorpe-honored-by-president-joe-biden/
https://brightpathstrong.org/meet-jim-thorpe-a-real-life-native-american-superhero/
https://oklahomasportshalloffame.org/jim-thorpe-museum
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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