How He Changed the World
- He was one of the first athletes to play pro in multiple sports
- He was able to show courage by going through a lot of hardships through his life
- He died on March 28, 1953 and still left a lasting impression on people everywhere
Track Career
Jim Thorpe
- Jim Thorpe's favorite sport was track
- He was able to compete in the 1912 Olympics
- He won gold in every event he competed in
- King Gustav the Fifth told him that he is the best athlete in the world
- His medals were taken away in 1915 because he was playing Semi-Pro baseball, but years later he got the medal back
Football Career
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- He played for the Canton Bulldogs from 1915 to 1920 and the Cleveland Indians in 1921.
- Than he organized, coached and played with the Oorang Indians. This was a pro football team completely made up of American Indians.
- Jim is considered the creator of the American Football League, which in later years turned into the NFL.
- Jim ended his career in 1929 with St.Louis Cardinals
Journey
Baseball Career
- Jim went through many hardships in his life
- His twin brother died when he was only 10 years old
- He also had to fight to get his medals back after they took them away from him
- Jim Thorpe was able to play pro baseball
- After the Olympics Jim Thorpe signed to play baseball with the New York Giants, where he played outfield for three seasons.
- Jim then played 77 games for the Cincinnati Reds in 1917.
- He returned to the Giants for an additional 26 games.
- His final season was with the Boston Braves in 1919.
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