Jim Thorpe Childhood
Did Jim Thorpe have siblings?
Yes, a twin brother Charlie, who passed away at age 8 from pneumonia. A brother named Jack, A sister named Adeline, Another brother named Edward.
When was Jim Thorpe born?
Jim Thorpe was born in 1887
How many seasons did Jim Thorpe play baseball for?
Jim Thorpe played parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball
How many years did Jim Thorpe play for the NFL?
Jim Thorpe played for 12 years.
Did Jim Thorpe earn any first place medals?
Yes, Jim Thorpe earned two gold medals in the 1912 Stockholm Games.
Was Jim Thorpe rich, poor, or average.
Jim Thorpe experienced poverty during his childhood.
Where was Jim Thorpe born?
Prague, Oklahoma
What was Jim Thorpe best season and why?
His best season was 1919 with the Boston Braves, where he had a remarkable .327 batting average.
Is Jim Thorpe in the pro football hall of Fame?
Yes
What sport did Jim Thorpe play in the Olympics?
Track and Field
What were Jim Thorpe parents names?
Charlotte Vieux (dad) and Hiram Thorpe (mom).
What sports did Jim Thorpe play?
Football, Baseball and Track and Field
How many home runs did Jim Thorpe have?
He had 7 total home runs
In 1920 what was Jim Thorpe teams nickname?
The all decade team.
Why was Jim Thorpe famous for the sports he played?
Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the U.S..
What did Jim Thorpe struggle with during his childhood?
Jim Thorpe struggled against prejudice
How many medals did Jim Thorpe earn from the Olympics?
He won two gold medals at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm
How many hits and stolen bases did Jim Thorpe have?
Jim Thorpe had 29 stolen bases and 176 hits
How many points and touchdowns did Jim Thorpe have?
Jim Thorpe Had 53 touchdowns and 421 points
What was Jim Thorpe recognized for?
Jim Thorpe was recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Did Jim Thorpe go to school?
Jim Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
When did Jim Thorpe die?
March 28, 1953, in Lomita, California.
Did Jim Thorpe have a double no hitter?
Yes, some people say it was the best double no hitter of all time.
Was Jim Thorpe a president of something?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was the first NFL president
Was Jim Thorpe married and did he have kids?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was married three times and had eight children. His wives were Iva Miller, Freeda Kirkpatrick, and Patricia Askew.