Jim Thorpe: An Athlete for the Ages (Sterling Biographies Series)
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Simply the best: those words perfectly describe the multitalented Native American athlete Jim Thorpe. Not only did he excel at baseball and football, but he also won gold medals in the pentathlon and the decathlon—the only person in Olympic history to do so. This fascinating biography discusses:Thorpe’s many family tragedies—including the childhood death of his twin brotherWhy he was temporarily stripped of his gold medals (which were restored posthumously)How he helped establish the sport of major league footballHis selection as Greatest Athlete of the 20th century in an Internet poll conducted by ABC’s Wide World of Sports Kids will enjoy meeting this amazing sports star whose Indian name aptly meant “Bright Path.”
Introduction: Simply the Best 1Chapter 1 Young Jim 2Chapter 2 Welcome to Carlisle 12Chapter 3 The Natural 20Chapter 4 Becoming a Star 28Chapter 5 All-America 38Chapter 6 Olympic Glory 47Chapter 7 A Hero's Welcome 57Chapter 8 Scandal 68Chapter 9 Life as a Pro 76Chapter 10 The Beginning and the End 86Chapter 11 Life After Sports 96Chapter 12 Honor Restored 108Glossary 116Bibliography 117Source Notes 118Image Credits 122About the Author 122Index 123
