Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe was a legendary Native American athlete from the early 20th century, celebrated for his exceptional abilities in multiple sports. He excelled in football, baseball, and track and field, notably winning Olympic gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912. Thorpe's versatility and athletic talent made him one of the most versatile and famous athletes in history. Despite playing professional sports, his medals were controversially stripped in 1913 due to questions about his college amateur status, but they were later reinstated. His legacy endures as a symbol of athletic excellence and Native American achievement.