On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.
Thorpe was given the Native American name "Wa-tho-huck," meaning "Bright Path" in Sac and Fox language. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
This name would quickly turn prophetic, as Thorpe would establish himself as one of the athletic superstars of the 20th century.
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