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Triumph and tragedy.
- Source :
-
American History . May/Jun97, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p34. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 9 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- Features Jim Thorpe, one of century's greatest athletes and Carlisle Indian School's most famous student. Autobiography of Thorpe; Story of how Jim started to play football; Tragedy that happened to the life of Thorpe; How Jim and his two classmates entered the United States Olympic team; Medals received by Thorpe; Cause of Thorpe's death; How his family renewed the medals and his amateur standing; Indian name given to Thorpe.
- Subjects :
- THORPE, Jim, 1887-1953
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10768866
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American History
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9704161944