Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Fame
member James Francis "Jim" Thorpe came into this world on
this day in history, May 28, 1888.

Born in a one-room cabin in the geographical area that is now
Oklahoma, Thorpe was raised by Hiram and Charlotte Vieux
Thorpe on the Sac and Fox reservation, according to the
Oklahoma Historical Society.

Thorpe was given the Native American name "Wa-tho-huck,"
meaning "Bright Path" in Sac and Fox language.

This name would quickly turn prophetic, as Thorpe would
establish himself as one of the athletic superstars of the
20th century.         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

James Nathaniel Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023)

(FOX NEWS) – The NFL community mourned the loss of legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown Friday afternoon after
his family shared the news of his death. Brown died at his Los
Angeles home on May 18, 2023. He was 87.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement calling
Brown "one of the most dominant players to ever step on any
athletic field" and also highlighted his work as a "cultural
figure who helped promote change.

Jones played offensive guard on Harvard’s undefeated
varsity football team in 1968. 

Actor Tommy Lee Jones will be 77 on
September 15.

Patriots to welcome Tom Brady back during 2023 season.

(Brady announced retirement in February)

Ed Flanagan, a former Detroit Lions offensive lineman and four-
time Pro Bowl selection has died.