

An edition of Jim Thorpe (2011)
a biography
By William A. Cook
Publish Date
2011
Publisher
McFarland & Co.
Language
eng
Pages
224
Description:
"This narrative of Thorpe's rise and fall in American sports pays particular attention to his time in the major and minor leagues, including his stormy relationship with New York Giants manager John McGraw and baseball's role in stripping Thorpe of his Olympic medals. This profile offers a portrait of one of the most versatile athletes in sports history"--Provided by publisher.