About Jimmy Thorpe
Lived 1879 – 1956 (aged 76–77). Jimmy Thorpe was an association football player.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Thorpe?
English footballer
When was Jimmy Thorpe born?
Jimmy Thorpe was born on 22 June 1879 in Bury.
When did Jimmy Thorpe die?
Jimmy Thorpe died in 1956.
What was Jimmy Thorpe's occupation?
Jimmy Thorpe was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Thorpe (footballer, born 1879)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Thorpe. https://biography.guide/jimmy-thorpe-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Thorpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-thorpe-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Thorpe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-thorpe-association-football-player/.
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