Jim Thorpe Autographs
James Francis Thorpe (Meskwaki: Wa-Tho-Huk; May 22 or 28, 1887 – March 28, 1953) was an American athlete who won Olympic gold medals and played professional football, baseball, and basketball. A citizen of the Sac and Fox Nation, he was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics (one in classic pentathlon and the other in decathlon).
Thorpe lost his Olympic titles after it was found he had been paid for playing two seasons of semi-professional baseball before competing in the Olympics, thus violating the contemporary amateurism rules. In 1983, 30 years after his death, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) restored Thorpe's Olympic medals with replicas, after ruling that the decision to strip him of his medals fell outside of the required 30 days. Official IOC records still listed Thorpe as co-champion in decathlon and pentathlon until 2022, when it was decided to restore him as the sole champion in both events.
Thorpe grew up in the Sac and Fox Nation in Indian Territory (what is now the U.S. state of Oklahoma). As a youth, he attended Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he was a three-time All-American for the school's football team under coach Pop Warner. After his Olympic success in 1912, which included a record score in the decathlon, Thorpe added a victory in the All-Around Championship of the Amateur Athletic Union. In 1913, Thorpe signed with the New York Giants, and played six seasons in Major League Baseball between 1913 and 1919. Thorpe joined the Canton Bulldogs American football team in 1915, helping them win three professional championships. He later played for six teams in the National Football League (NFL). Thorpe played as part of several all-American Indian teams throughout his career, and barnstormed as a professional basketball player with a team composed entirely of American Indians.
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Traded items with a signature of Jim Thorpe
The most expensive item with a signature of Jim Thorpe (1933 Sport Kings Jim Thorpe Pop 1 Signed Auto 1/1 Rookie PSA/DNA) was sold in May 2026 for $750,100.00 while the cheapest item (JIM THORPE Autographed Signed 1991 ProSet Golf Card) found a new owner for $0.98 in December 2012. The month with the most items sold (23) was November 2022 with an average selling price of $2.99 for an autographed item of Jim Thorpe. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2025 with $5,870.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was May 2023. In average, an autographed item from Jim Thorpe is worth $6.99.
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Latest News about Jim Thorpe
Notre Dame Cornerback Leonard Moore Named Jim Thorpe Award Candidate By ESPN (05/11/2026): After a unanimous All-American campaign, South Bend’s lockdown defender enters the season as a premier front-runner to become the first Irish player to claim the prestigious trophy. 
ESPN predicts Texas A&M star DB to win Jim Thorpe Award (05/07/2026): Among Texas A&M's talented 2026 roster, senior safety Dalton Brooks is ESPN's pick to take home the Jim Thorpe Award. LSU Tigers Star CB Mansoor Delane Loses Thorpe Award To Ohio State's Caleb Downs (12/13/2025): The LSU Tigers were hoping to secure another Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, but they won't this year, as it was announced that Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Caleb Downs would be the recipient. Ohio State Buckeyes’ Caleb Downs wins Jim Thorpe Award (12/13/2025): Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs took home the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back. Ohio State safety Caleb Downs takes home prestigious national award (12/13/2025): Ohio State safety Caleb Downs took home the Jim Thorpe Award on Friday, handed out annually to the best defensive back in college football.
Older News Stories about Jim Thorpe
Oklahoma safety Peyton Bowen named national Defensive Back of the Week (11/2025): Not to be outdone by little brother, Peyton Bowen earned the Jim Thorpe National Defensive Back of the Week Award on Tuesday, a week after brother Eli. Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman named a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist (10/2025): Dillon Thieneman, in the midst of a strong 2025 campaign, was named a semifinalist for one of the most prestigious DB awards in college football. H.S. FOOTBALL GAME OF THE WEEK: Tamaqua hosts Pottsville on Hall of Fame night (09/2025): Tamaqua will play Pottsville on Friday night as the Blue Raiders celebrate their 2025 Hall of Fame inductees prior to Week 3’s Game of the Week. Pottsville (1-1) is coming off of a hard-nosed 16-7 win at Jim Thorpe last week. Tamaqua (0-2) lost 50-7 at North Schuylkill in its Week 2 matchup. “We fee Texas A&M senior ready to prove he's the 'best CB in college football' (08/2025): Texas A&M senior CB Will Lee III is ready to prove he's one of the best cornerbacks in the country after his Jim Thorpe Award snub. Illinois football defensive back named to 2025 Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch (07/2025): Illinois senior Xavier Scott is among 35 defensive backs on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive back in college football. Jahdae Barron wins Jim Thorpe Award, third Texas Longhorn named college football (12/2024): Jahdae Barron’s name is now etched in Longhorns history. On Thursday evening, Barron was named the 2024 Thorpe Award winner as the best defensive back in the country. Ohio State football's Caleb Downs semifinalists for prestigious award (11/2024): The Jim Thorpe Award is down to 15, and one of them is Caleb Downs. Ohio State football's Downs was named a semifinalist for the award. There were 14 other players, including Texas' defensive back Jahdae Barron, that could win the award, which has been given… Jahdae Barron named semifinalist for Jim Thorpe Award (10/2024): As the Longhorns have gotten off to a 7-1 start, Jahdae Barron has been at the center of their success. On Tuesday, he received national attention for his play when he was named a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. Each year, the award is given to the best… Jermod McCoy named Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week (09/2024): Tennessee sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy earned national honors after the Vols', 25-15, win at Oklahoma in Week 4. McCoy was named as the Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. He recorded one interception, three FSU football safety Shyheim Brown makes Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List (08/2024): Florida State's starting safety is on the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List for best defensive back OU football's Billy Bowman Jr. named to Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watchlist: See f (07/2024): OU safety Billy Bowman was named to the preseason Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watchlist Wednesday. Air Force's Trey Taylor wins Jim Thorpe Award as college football's best defensi (12/2023): Air Force’s Trey Taylor was named the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, given to college football’s best defensive back. Cooper DeJean one of three finalists for Jim Thorpe Award (11/2023): Iowa star cornerback and return specialists Cooper DeJean was named one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. Texas senior Jahdae Barron's confidence backed by film study, on-field highlight (09/2023): Jahdae Barron posted on his social media platforms, "Jim Thorpe I’m coming for you." He has since pinned that proclamation to his X profile. HS FOOTBALL: Jim Thorpe preps for bounce-back season (08/2023): Aug. 19—JIM THORPE — Mark Rosenberger's viewpoint, his coaching style, hasn't changed much over the years. Why should it? Entering his 26th season as the head coach at Jim Thorpe, Rosenberger has guided the Olympians to 161 victories against only 105 defeats. That's a winning percentage above the .6 Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Riley Moss named to 2022 Jim Thorpe Award watch list (07/2022): Iowa cornerback Riley Moss was named to the preseason Jim Thorpe Award watch list, showcasing he's among the nation's top defensive backs. Cincinnati DB Bryant honors late NBA star with number switch (12/2021): ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant, winner of the Jim Thorpe Award that goes to the nation's best defensive back, changed his number for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against No. 1 Alabama on Friday. Yes, Bryant is named after the late NBA great, ev Jim Thorpe students participate in Pennsylvania technology expo (07/2012): HEATHER BACSICK/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS From Left to right: Back row- James Hauze, project advisor and JTHS Computer Teacher; Tai Xi Gentile, 11th; and Rebecca Osborne, 11th; Front row- Nolan Rehrig, 4th; Evan Fikentscher, Kindergarten; Ryan Fikentscher, Kindergarten; and Anna Shigo, 4th.
