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centerrightpunk (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
thorpe lived later in his life (and eventually died) right near my house in the town of lomita, just outside of L.A.
R.I.P. Thorpe and Keaton.
54spiritedwill54 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Nicely done.
cardshowman (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
thanks for this great video. very informative and Thorpe and Keaton! WOW--- What a team-up of 2 personalities from a time long ago. Great job!
shippinganywhere (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Great Combo- Perhaps the funnnest man + the Best Athlete ever! You don't mention that his Olympic medals were taken away from him for playing pro ball! Great Clip!!
edmame (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
2 greats in one clip! thank you
TVC17 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
It's a down right shame how Jim Thorpe was treated by his people.By his people I mean Americans.This guy was the Michael Jordan of his day.I'm not Irish American or German American I'm just American. Racism sucks.If a person works ,takes care of his or her family basically a good human being then I respect that person,male,female ,whatever color of skin.My brother is a sorry as they come.I won't even let him in my home.Racism .....bad...
hidastalady (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
or a human being.....
woodears (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Buster Keaton gave employment to at least one other Native American...his special effects man Fred Gabouri was, I believe, a Seneca.
According to his sister, the Keaton family was also part Native American. (Buster probably hired for talent, regardless of background).
tootallbrown (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
My dad and friends met Thorpe in the late 30's outside a beer hall in central Oklahoma.
He was feeling no pain, but was courteous to his young fans. A great moment for my dad. He loved Thorpe.
bbdupon (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Thorpe and Keaton's greatness will be appreciated a lot longer than ESPN. |
