Jimmie Tramel

Tulsa World Scene Reporter

Jim Thorpe’s resume highlights, just in case you need a reminder of why he was hailed as the world’s greatest athlete:

Olympic decathlon and pentathlon gold medalist.

Pro Football Hall of Fame.

College football All-American.

National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

Major League Baseball player.

Film and TV projects about Thorpe have emphasized Thorpe’s sports adventures and life after ball.

What are we missing?

“We are wanting people to know the younger Jim Thorpe,” Mary Thorpe, granddaughter of the revered athlete, said.

“What made him tick? What gave him the drive? What inspired him? What gave him that oomph to accomplish everything that he did in his life? And I think that’s a good story. There’s a lot that goes into it. It’s more than j

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