| Birth Day | May 28, 1888 |
| Birth Place | Oklahoma |
| Age | 131 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 28, 1953 (age 64) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Jim Thorpe, renowned football player hailing from Oklahoma, is projected to have a net worth of $17 million by 2024. Thorpe's exceptional talent in the sport made him a legendary figure in American football history. Not only was he a remarkable football player, but he also excelled in other sports such as baseball and track and field, earning him the distinction of being one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. With numerous accolades and a storied career, it is no surprise that Thorpe's net worth reflects his immense success in sports.
Native American star of football, baseball, and the Olympics in the 1910s and 1920s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.
His twin brother died when he was 9.
He was stripped of his Olympic medals when it was found that he'd received money for playing semi-professional baseball for two years prior to the Olympics. At the time, only amateur athletes were allowed to compete in the Olympics.
He was married three times and had four children.
He was voted the greatest athlete of the Twentieth Century by a poll of Sports fans run by ABC, edging out other great athletes like Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali.
