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  Jim Thorpe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1904, Thorpe returned to his father, and decided to join Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he was coached by Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner, one of the most influential coaches in early American football history.
Thorpe was a heavy drinker at times, which was probably the main reason the couple divorced in 1924.
When Thorpe's third wife, Patricia, heard that the small Pennsylvania town of Mauch Chunk was desperately seeking to attract business, she struck a deal with the town.
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 Jim Thorpe
Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe (May 28, 1887–March 28, 1953) is considered by many to be one of the most versatile athletes in modern sports.
Thorpe had indeed played semi-professional baseball in North Carolina in 1909 and 1910, and had received a small amount of money for playing.
By the 1950s, Thorpe had no money left, and when he had to be admitted to the hospital to be treated for lip cancer in 1950, he could only afford his bills because he was allowed as a charity case.
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 Encyclopedia of North American Indians - - Thorpe, Jim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jim was one of eleven children born to Hiram P. Thorpe, a man of mixed Sauk and Fox and Irish ancestry; and Charlotte Vieux, of mixed Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Menominee, and French ancestry, the great-granddaughter of Jacques Vieux, a French fur trader.
Jim used to run down the horses on their ranch on the banks of the North Canadian River, an activity that developed his strength and stamina, and helped him hone the athletic skills that would later make him famous.
Jim's mother died of childbirth complications when he was attending Haskell, and he became an orphan at age sixteen when his father died of gangrene poisoning after a hunting accident.
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 Jim thorpe - Lehigh River & Canal - Chapter 8 - Jim Thorpe, All American   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jim Thorpe, native American Hero of the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Until his death, Jim Thorpe the athlete had no direct connection with this area.
Jim Thorpe is considered to be the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.
Jim Thorpe was born on May 28, 1888 in what is now the state of Oklahoma.
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 Welcome To Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jim Thorpe, native American Hero of the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, was buried here in 1953 when the towns of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk merged and changed their names to honor his memory.
Although Jim Thorpe protested that he hadn't realized he was breaking any rules, The Olympic Committee stripped him of his medals on the grounds that Thorpe had forfeited his amateur status.
Thorpe died in 1953, and his widow discovered to her sorrow that his native state of Oklahoma would not assist in developing a suitable memorial to him.
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 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The towns of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk merged and took on the name of Jim Thorpe following the 1953 death of Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe in hopes to attract tourism and other attention to help its economy.
East Jim Thorpe is located at 40°52'23" North, 75°44'11" West (40.872938, -75.736449)
A virtual "Who's who of Jim Thorpe" can often be found at the Black Bread Cafe.
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 Jim Thorpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1913, however, Thorpe surrendered his awards, at the request of the Amateur Athletic Union and the insistence of Glenn Warner, to the Olympic headquarters in Switzerland; it had been discovered that Thorpe had played (1909–10) semiprofessional baseball with the Rocky Mount, N.C., team of the North Carolina Eastern League.
Jim Thorpe, Pa., where he was buried in 1954, is named in his honor.
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 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Away.com
At the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, Jim Thorpe was a one-man Dream Team, winning gold medals in both the decathlon and pentathlon and so impressing Sweden's King Gustav that the head of state told him, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world." Thorpe reportedly replied, "Thanks, King."
Patricia worked out a deal with Bell and Boyle; if Mauch Chunk agreed to change its name to Jim Thorpe and erect a suitable memorial to her husband, she and Bell would build the Pro Football Hall of Fame there, as well as a $10 million Jim Thorpe Memorial Heart and Cancer Hospital.
Jim Thorpe has discovered that its future depends on its past...
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 Gale Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, dies (phillyBurbs.com) | Pennsylvania News
Gale Thorpe, 88, died at her home in Yale, the Jim Thorpe Association said in a news release.
Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals in both the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912, but the medals were stripped from him after it was determined he had played semiprofessional baseball.
Jim Thorpe, who also played professional football and baseball, died in 1953 and is buried in Jim Thorpe, Pa.
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 Bed & Breakfast Jim Thorpe PA Pennsylvania Cabins & Rentals - City guide
The Inn at Jim Thorpe 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229,
The Inn at Jim Thorpe (circa 1840) 24 Broadway St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Built in the 1840s, this hotel features 29 rooms each decorated with Victorian artifacts; conference facilities are available.
The Victoria Ann Bed and Breakfast P.O. Box 20989, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Beautiful Victorian bed and breakfast with uniquely designed guestrooms; full breakfast served in two dining rooms.
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 Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania car rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Pocono Whitewater Rafting Rail-Trail Biking in the Pocono Mountains of Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania.
The Switchback is an extremely pleasant 9-mile downhill ride that follows Mauch Chunk Creek and ends at the 19th Century Opera House in Jim Thorpe.
Jim Thorpe is a hotbed for biking with numerous trails ranging from our famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail to screaming technical downhills for the truly insane.
This trail, which was built to transport coal, extends from Jim Thorpe to Parryville.
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 Lodging.com: Hotel Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The inn is located in the heart of the historic village of Jim Thorpe, PA. Our village offers a wide variety of activities, from mountain biking and whitewater rafting to historic mansion and museum tours.
You'll find more to do in Jim Thorpe than nearly any other place in Pennsylvania.
The Inn at Jim Thorpe is located in the heart of the historic village of Jim Thorpe, PA. with the beautiful old buildings, the narrow thoroughfares and the picturesque mountain settings, its no wonder the swiss tourist board has dubbed Jim Thorpe (Americ
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 pennsylvania bed and breakfast inn, jim pa thorpe, PA: thevictoriann.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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This enchanting Victorian Townhouse was built in 1860 by Nathan Cartwright and is part of "Millionaire's Row" on Broadway in the heart of Jim Thorpe.
Mauch Chunk, settled in 1815 became know as Jim Thorpe in 1954, and is called "The Switzerland of America."
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 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania - Old Jail Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He said that the handprint would remain for all time to prove his innocence, and it's survived being cleaned, being painted over, being concreted over and having a new wall put in.
Turn N on 209 towards Lehighton and proceed into Jim Thorpe.
[RA: Combine your trip with a stop at the grave of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe, whose body was interred by the town for its promotional value.
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 Mary's Guest House, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania , Jim Thorpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Opened in Spring 2004, Mary's Guest House is an ideal spot from which to explore the town of Jim Thorpe...
Mary's Guest House is an ideal spot from which to explore everything there is to do in the town of Jim Thorpe, or in the nearby wilderness.
This is what makes Jim Thorpe one of the best adventure destinations in the eastern United States.
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 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (PA) Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, ...
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 Pocono Mountain Biking Adventures in Jim Thorpe, PA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Pocono Mountain Biking Adventures in Jim Thorpe, PA Mountain biking in eastern Pennsylvania through the picturesque Pennsylvania woodlands.
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, is a mecca for mountain biking.
The Jim Thorpe area has bike shops and rail trails for all levels of bicycling.
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 WhiteWater Rafting Adventures - WhiteWater Rafting on the Lehigh River Jim Thorpe, Pa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
We are located just 3 miles from Jim Thorpe, PA in the beautiful Pocono Mountains.
Experience the roaring water in the spring and fall or the lazy summer waters of July and August.
Come enjoy the beauty and adventure with Whitewater Rafting Adventures just 3 miles from historic Jim Thorpe, PA in the western pocono mountains.
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 Blue Mountain Sports Jim Thorpe PA for Mountain Bikes and Outdoor Equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
With some of the East's best mountain biking, the Jim Thorpe, PA area boasts dozens of Colorado style trails.
We are located on the left directly on Route 209 South (coming from Route 476/PA Turnpike) BEFORE the first traffic light in Jim Thorpe.
Shuttle Service To get the best experience from rides ending in Jim Thorpe including the popular, 25 mile downhill Lehigh Gorge Trail, we offer a shuttle service to the trailhead in White Haven for you and your bike (15-mile option from Rockport also available).
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 Jim Thorpe Hotels - Discount Hotels in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania Nextel Wireless Family Plan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania Nextel Wireless Family Plan - get a free or discounted cell phone when you sign up for wireless family service, including Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania Nextel Wireless Family Plan.
Family wireless service plans are becoming increasingly popular not just among family members but also among friends who speak with one another frequently and who want to save on the cost of their monthly wireless phone bills.
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 Pocono Whitewater Rafting in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Twenty-three seasons of experience as a rafting outfitter in the Lehigh River Gorge State Park, near Hickory Run State Park in northeast Pennsylvania, has made us the best of Pennsylvania white water rafting outfitters.
The Jim Thorpe area, in northeast Pennsylvania, is magnificent for; rafting, hiking, biking, kayaking and Skirmish U.S.A. - Paintball.
Pocono Whitewater and Whitewater World have been licensed in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Canada and New England.
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 Carbon County Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (Counties)
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The county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, is Jim Thorpe.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 58,759, an increase of 1,956 over the 1990 census.
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 Jim Thorpe schools
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