Jim Thorpe: The 20th Century's Greatest Athlete (Patreon)

Jim Thorpe: The 20th Century's Greatest Athlete - US History - Extra History

🥇 Liked our Episode on Jim Thorpe? Then check out Nebula and watch Extra History episodes 1 week early, without ads, and get exclusive content! Go to https://go.nebula.tv/extrahistory to get Nebula for 40% off! We explore the awe-inspiring journey of Jim Thorpe, hailed as the greatest athlete ever. From his humble beginnings at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School to his groundbreaking achievements in football, track and field, and baseball, Thorpe's story is one of resilience, talent, and triumph over adversity. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the loss of his twin brother and the harsh realities of Native American boarding schools, Thorpe's remarkable athletic prowess shines through. Join us as we delve into the life of this legendary figure whose legacy continues to inspire generations, earning him the title of the greatest athlete of the 20th century. * Watch Extra History ad-free & get 1-week early access on *NEBULA* https://go.nebula.tv/extrahistory * Suggest & Vote on our next episodes, get exclusive content & 24-hour early access on *PATREON* https://bit.ly/EHPatreon * Show off your fandom with *MERCH* from our store! http://extracredits.store/ * Interested in sponsoring an episode?* Email us: extracredits@standard.tv TWITTER: http://bit.ly/ECTweet I FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/ECFBPage INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/ECisonInstagram I TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/ECtiktokz BLUESKY: https://bit.ly/ECBlueSky I TWITCH: https://bit.ly/ECtwitch GAMING: https://www.youtube.com/@extracredits Thanks for the high-quality conversations & for following our community guidelines here: https://bit.ly/ECFansRNice Artist: Nick DeWitt I Writer: Steven Van Patten I Voice: Matthew Krol I Video Editor: Devon House Creative I Audio Editor: Clean Waves I Studio Director: Geoffry Zatkin I Social Media: Kat Rider ♪ Music by Demetori: http://bit.ly/1EQA5N7 #ExtraHistory #Olympics #History