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Jim Thorpe Athlete of the Century Jim Thorpe Born: May 28, 1887 Oklahoma – Indian Territory Died: March 28, 1953 Tribe: Sac and Fox Name James Francis Thorpe Native name Wa-Tho-Huck “Bright Path” Education 1904 – Father sent him to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania White teachers hoped to “civilize” the Indians Students weren’t allowed to speak their native tongue or use their native names Education, cont. Students left their traditional lifestyles at the gates They were forced to cut their long hair. Carlisle School Athletics Coach Glen Scobie “Pop” Warner High Jump Jumped 5’9” firs