Place of BirthPrague, Indian Territory [now Oklahoma], USA
Died1953-03-28
Also Known AsJames Thorpe Wathahuck-Brightpath James Francis Thorpe
Biography
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James Francis Thorpe (Sac and Fox (Sauk): Wa-Tho-Huk, translated as "Bright Path"; May 22 or 28, 1887 – March 28, 1953) was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thor...Read more