Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion (Childhood of Famous Americans) (original 1956; edition 1986)

by Jr. Riper, Guernsey Van

Series: Childhood of Famous Americans II

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A biography of the American Indian known as one of the best all-round athletes in history, for his accomplishments as an Olympic medal winner as well as an outstanding professional football and basebell player.

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Title:	Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Authors:	Jr. Riper, Guernsey Van
Info:	Aladdin (1986), Paperback, 192 pages
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Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion by Guernsey Van Jr. Riper (1956)

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Do Not Combine with Jim Thorpe: Indian Athlete

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