Jim Thorpe
(1887 - 1953)
- Born in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma
- Sac and Fox heritage, attended Haskell Indian school in Lawrence
- Among greatest athletes of 20th century
- Won two gold medals in track in 1912 Olympics
- Played baseball with the New York Giants
- Memorialized in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Find more about Jim Thorpe in Kansapedia.
Photo courtesy Library of Congress