Thorpe, Jim

Cultural

An athlete of the twentieth century, known for his ability in several sports. A Native American, he was a leading college football player and also the best performer in track and field events at the 1912 Olympic Games.

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Thorpe, Jim

She exchanged a rueful glance with Thorpe, "Jim, tell me, did you know the polka was dead?"

From Kildares of Storm by Eleanor Mercein Kelly

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