A New Path

Posted by Jeffrey R Gudzune Aug 19, 2008

While the Olympic games continue I thought it best to take a more detailed look at one of the most acomplished athletes in American sports history. Jim Thorpe has been described as the "geatest athlete in the world" by heads of state and the average man on the street. When I first conceived this project I was concerned that I would not be able to capture the true essence of the subject. I know little of sports, save my minimal exposure as a virtual takling dummy while an exchange student at Oxford, but I wanted to explore a topic that was approapriate for the times. This week, we will finish with our look at Jim Thorpe and return to single subject biographies and essays for the remainder of the summer. After that, I will bring your more topics that will hopefully captivate you.