The legacy of Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes of all time. This revealing biography by David Maraniss proves some of his toughest battles were off the field. | SimonBooks

The most colorful train ride of the year is back! The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway (LGSR) Autumn Leaf train rides: Departure: Jim Thorpe Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA) Route: The train travels north from Jim Thorpe into the Lehigh Gorge State Park, following the Lehigh River. Destination: It does not stop at another town — instead, it runs a scenic loop through the gorge and back to Jim Thorpe. Highlights along the way: Stunning mountain views, vibrant autumn foliage, the wi

Jim Thorpe put on a show for the ages at the 1912 Olympic games, earning gold in the pentathlon and decathlon. But the triumph was short-lived as Thorpe was dubiously stripped of his medals and had his records vacated after it was revealed that he played amateur baseball. On July 15, 2022, the International Olympic Committee reversed its decision, fully restoring Thorpe's medals and records 🥇 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author David Maraniss discusses the 1912 games, the e