About Joe Thornton
Lived 1916 – 2019 (aged 102). Joe Thornton was an American archer.
Joseph Thornton (August 2, 1916 – February 4, 2019) was a Cherokee Archer.
Career Thornton was the Oklahoma State Archery Champion in 1960. After finishing fourth in the 1961 USA Archery Trials, his club raised money to send him to the World Championship in Oslo, Norway. That same year, he became World Champion by over 100 points, setting three world records. Not only did he win the World Championship, but he was also a member of the gold winning men's team. He earned individual silver medals in 1963 and 1965 at the World Championship. the 1970 USA National Champion, and a 1971 USA Team Gold World Champion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Thornton?
American archer (1916–2019)
When was Joe Thornton born?
Joe Thornton was born on 8 August 1916 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.
When did Joe Thornton die?
Joe Thornton died on 4 February 2019 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
What was Joe Thornton's occupation?
Joe Thornton was an archer.
What nationality was Joe Thornton?
Joe Thornton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Thornton (archer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Thornton. https://biography.guide/joe-thornton/
MLA: "Joe Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-thornton/.
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