King Gustav: "You, sir, are the greatest athlete in the world."
Jim Thorpe: "Thanks, King."
Although he was surpassed by other Olympians two decades later, Jim Thorpe still inspires. His life represents what is great, and what is sad, about each of us.
Photo credit: My thanks to Hanover Township Manager Jay Finnigan, who allowed me to use this picture.
4 comments:
He wasn't only the greatest Olympian, but also the greatest athlete. Sadly, he died addicted and penniless. Your last sentence says it all.
A must see Movie, with Burt Lancaster tells the Story of Triumph and tragedy.
He was a true American Hero and he deserves to stay in Penna. where he was loved at the Carlisle Indian School and was Coached by Pop Warner.
just another loser with a silly little hick town named after him so the present residents can feed off of him. what a joke
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You have received your Monthly SSI Benefits and/or Welfare Check. Take your Meds! That the workering Class have provided for you!
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