Tag Archives: Jim Thorpe

Recognizing The Accomplishments of Native American Athletes on National Student Athlete Day

For PWNA, National Student Athlete Day reminds us of the importance of sports in Indian Country and the Native American athletes and professional teams who support Native causes.

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Native Americans in Pro Sports

Billy Mills, Jim Thorpe, “Chief” Bender, “Tarzan” Brown, “Injun Joe” Kapp and modern day Native American legends in pro sports: Jacoby Ellsbury, Shane Vitorino, Kyle Lohse, Joba Chamberlain and Sam Bradford. The legacy lives on.

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Jim Thorpe: 100 Years in the Spotlight

Olympic gold medal winner Jim Thorpe was a great athlete from the Sac and Fox Nation.

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Native American Contributions to the U.S.

Significant contributions of Native Americans to western culture.

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