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Jim Thorpe was not a citizen of the United States of America when he won the pentathlon and decathlon in the 1912 Olympics.

Jim hit three home runs in one day,one in Arkansas, one in Texas and one in Oklahoma.

Jim's best season was his last one.  He batted .327 in 60 games for Boston.

Jim earned 11 letters in sports at the University of Calisle, he even won the inter-collegate ballroom dancing championship in 1912.

Jim played football with a president of the United States of America.

Jim was the first President of the NFL.

Jim's favorite breakfast was squirrel and cream gravy.

Jim not only played Pro football and baseball, he also played Pro basketball.

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