The Olympics closing ceremonies certainly look much different today than when Jim Thorpe competed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912! 🥇🥇 This original video shows Jim Thorpe shaking the hand of King Gustav V of Sweden, host of the Games, who earlier in the week told him, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the World," after Jim won both the Decathlon and the Pentathlon.🏃👟🎽 Back then, the host presented trophies for special events and achievements at the close of the Games and crowned laurels u

22K views · 3.3K reactions | Jim Thorpe's presence as both a star player and as the NFL's first president legitimized the league in its early days. On what's the 136-year anniversary of the day Thorpe was born, we honor his legacy and many sacrifices. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame | Facebook