"Few athletes received a unanimous vote when fans or experts vote on 'the greatest man' in any branch of sport. Jim Thorpe is one of these men who at some time or other have stood out so prominently in their profession that there is no doubt as to their greatness. Consequently the passing of the Indian wonder from athletic draws attention and regret."
"Thorpe announced when his professional football team played its final game that he had ended his days on the gridiron. And it is a good bed that he will not return to baseball. Time has taken its toll."
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| The Fort Wayne Sentinel 1/4/1922 |
