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Jim Thorpe: One of the greatest sportsmen of the 20th century. | Olympics

The legacy of Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes of all time. This revealing biography by David Maraniss proves some of his toughest battles were off the field. | SimonBooks

Jim Thorpe was named "The Greatest Athlete Of The First Half Of The 20th Century," beating out such contemporaries as Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey, among others. Yet in no sport did Thorpe quite have the impact he had on football. | Pro Football Hall of Fame