Jim Thorpe: The Legend Remembered
Book Description
Jim Thorpe was a Native American who won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. When King Gustav of Sweden presented his medals, he proclaimed him "the greatest athlete in the world".
But Thorpe had played baseball for money during his summer vacation from school; this technically made him a professional athlete, ineligible for Olympic competition. Alt... More
But Thorpe had played baseball for money during his summer vacation from school; this technically made him a professional athlete, ineligible for Olympic competition. Alt... More
Book Information
Publisher | Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. |
Binding | Hardcover (5 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 96 |
ISBN-10 | 1565542126 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1565542129 |
Publication Date | 03/1997 |
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