Jim Thorpe

Why was Jim Thorpe stripped of his Olympic Gold Medals?

• He tested positive for a banned substance

• He was not a true amateur because he had been paid to play baseball.

• He broke the rules in one of his events.

• He was the victim of political bias.

According to the article, how did Thorpe lose his medals?

• He was forced to hand them over to the police.

• He had to mail them back to the Olympic Committee.

• Someone entered room when he was not there and took his medals.

• He was never awarded the medals in the first place.

What is the Bright Path Strong organization attempting to do for Jim Thorpe's legacy?

• Have his ancestors paid a financial sum for their pain and suffering.

• Restore Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medalist for his 1912 Olympic victories.

• Have a movie made to honor his legacy.

• Unveil a statue at the 2022 Winter Olympics Games.

According to the article, how much was Thorpe compensated for playing minor league baseball?

• $100.00

• The costs of his room and board.

• $30,000.00

• The article does not say.

What does Ms. Anita DeFrantz say that Jim Thorpe deserves?

• A movie that defines his legacy.

• A statue in the Olympic Hall of Fame.

• To be a household name.

• All of the above.