Jim Thorpe
Subtitle: a biography
By: William A. Cook
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780786463558
Subjects: Athletes; Indian athletes; Biography
Description: "This narrative of Thorpe's rise and fall in American sports pays particular attention to his time in the major and minor leagues, including his stormy relationship with New York Giants manager John McGraw and baseball's role in stripping Thorpe of his Olympic medals. This profile offers a portrait of one of the most versatile athletes in sports history"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.