Childhood
What is Jim's father's name?
Hiram Thorpe
How many gold medals did Thorpe win in total?
2
What county is Southwest of Osage?
Pawnee County
Where is Carlisle Indian School?
Pennsylvania
What was the first capital of Oklahoma?
What was his twin brother's name?
Charlie Thorpe
What are 2 sports that are included with the Pentathlon?
Fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and laser run.
What county is Northeast of Rogers?
Craig County
Where did Thorpe earn his All-American honors?
Carlisle Indian School
What is the state bird?
Scissor tailed flycatcher
What school did Jim live to grow a love for football?
Haskell Indian School ( Lawrence, KA )
What events did Thorpe win a gold medal in?
The Pentathlon & Decathon
What county is South of Nowata?
Rogers County
What team was the Carlisle football team not able to beat?
University of Chicago
What is the state flower?
Oklahoma Rose
What Indian tribe did Jim affiliate himself with?
Sac & Fox Tribe
What are 2 events that are in the decathlon?
The 100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400-meter run on the first day; and the 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1,500-meter run on the second day.
What county is Northeast of Creek?
Tulsa County
Where did Thorpe meet Coach Pop Warner?
Carlisle Indian School
What date was Oklahoma claimed as a state?
November 16, 1907
How did Jim's father die?
Hunting accident
Why did the Olympic committee strip away his metals?
He got paid for baseball in one summer in between Olympics.
What county is West of Delaware?
Mayes County
What was the Carlisle Indian football team's record his first season playing?
10-1
What does the Oklahoma name mean in Choctaw?
Red People