About Jim Thorpe
Lived 1884 – 1962 (aged 77). Jim Thorpe was an australian rules football player.
James Lyell Thorpe (21 October 1884 – 25 September 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Thorpe?
Australian rules footballer (1884-1962)
When was Jim Thorpe born?
Jim Thorpe was born on 21 October 1884 in Essendon.
When did Jim Thorpe die?
Jim Thorpe died on 25 September 1962 in Wyong.
What was Jim Thorpe's occupation?
Jim Thorpe was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Thorpe (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Thorpe. https://biography.guide/jim-thorpe-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-thorpe-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Thorpe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-thorpe-australian-rules-football-player/.
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