Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history. As a football player, he was known for his speed, power, and kicking. Thorpe also excelled at baseball, boxing, lacrosse, swimming, and hockey. In addition, in 1912 he won the decathlon and pentathlon at the Olympic Games in Stockholm.
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