SEATTLE, WA. — The late Jim Thorpe is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, and for good reason. He was the first Native American to become an Olympic gold medalist. He also became an ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A new documentary on the History Channel is putting a spotlight on Native American Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe. ‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning’ will explore the life and ...

Chris Eyre remembers his grandfather – a World War I veteran – recounting stories about the incredible exploits of Jim Thorpe. It would be comparable to a Gen-X sports fan today raving about Bo ...

A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris Eyre said. By Emmanuel Morgan Before Deion ...