Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around athletes in history. Won Olympic gold medals in pentathlon and decathlon in 1912 and played professional football, baseball, and basketball.
"I cannot decide whether I was well named or not. Many a time the name has stirred me to victory."
"I never was content unless I was trying my skill in some game against my playmates."
"Thanks, King."
"Nobody is going to make a spectacle out of me."
I cannot decide whether I was well named or not. Many a time the name has stirred me to victory.
— Jim Thorpe
"I cannot decide whether I was well named or not. Many a time the name has stirre..."
I never was content unless I was trying my skill in some game against my playmates.
"I never was content unless I was trying my skill in some game against my playmat..."
Thanks, King.
Nobody is going to make a spectacle out of me.
