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Jim Thorpe: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | James Francis Thorpe |
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Born | May 28, 1888 • Oklahoma |
Died | March 28, 1953 (aged 64) • California |
Awards And Honors | Olympic Games • All-America team • Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1963) • 1 All-Pro selection |
Education | Carlisle Indian Industrial School |
Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 202 lb (1.85 m, 91 kg) |
Position | tailback, end, fullback |
Jersey Number | 3 (Canton Bulldogs, 1926) • 21 (New York Giants, 1925) • 2 (Oorang Indians, 1922) |
Games Played | 52 |
Games Started | 37 |
Top Questions
What position did Jim Thorpe play?
Jim Thorpe played tailback, end, and fullback.
When was Jim Thorpe inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Jim Thorpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
How tall was Jim Thorpe?
Jim Thorpe was 6 ft 1 inch, 202 lb (1.85 m, 91 kg).
What school did Jim Thorpe attend?
Jim Thorpe attended Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
When was Jim Thorpe born?
Jim Thorpe was born on May 28, 1888, near Prague, Indian Territory (now in Oklahoma), United States.
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