In Prague.
Earlier this spring, Emi enjoyed reading a biography of Thorpe (see below) and told us some of what he remembered. The plaque beside this mural reads: "Birthplace of Jim Thorpe. James Francis Thorpe, Sac and Fox Indian name Wo-Tho-Huck Bright Path. Born May 22 1887, south of present day Prague. Attended Haskell Indian School, Kansas and Carlisle Institute, Pennsylvania, where he excelled in football and track. At 1912 Olympics, Thorpe won decathlon and pentathlon events. Played Major League baseball 1913-1919 and professional football 1915-1929. First president of the National Football League and inducted into professional football Hall of Fame. Voted world's greatest male athlete in the first half of the 20th century by Associated Press. D. 1953. Oklahoma Historical Society 225 1995."
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This was very interesting. I remember seeing his life story starring Burt Lancaster a loooong time ago. Grandmother.
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