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Ladies and gentlemen,
the honorable Roy J. Turner,
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Governor of the State of Oklahoma.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
we are gathered here this evening
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to express our pride and pay tribute
to a native son of Oklahoma.
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But I think it is only fitting
that I forgo the honor
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of making this presentation myself
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and call upon a great gentleman
of whom we are also very proud,
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even though he is not a native son.
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May I present to you one of the immortals
of the world of sports,
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the greatly beloved Pop Warner.
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Thank you Governor Turner Mrs. Turner,
ladies and gentlemen.
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I am of course highly honored
to make this presentation.
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But this event
has special significance for me.
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I feel a deep sense
of personal pride and pleasure.
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Fifty years is a long time.
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Many exciting people and events have
had their moment on the American scene.
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Tonight we pay recognition to a man
who had more than a brief moment,
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a man who, during the past half-century,
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has carved a permanent place for himself
in all our hearts
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and on this memorable occasion
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I can't help but think back
to a young Indian lad
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who grew up on a reservation.
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As a boy, he roamed the woods
with his father, hunting and fishing.
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Then one day he was faced
with the prospect of school,
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that frightening institution
of the white man's world.
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But being cooped up indoors
was more than young Thorpe could stand.
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His father had deposited him
at the front door
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and Jim left immediately by the back door.
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And then, running with the wild grace
of a young deer,
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the boy headed home.
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Oh, Grandmother.
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Jim.
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Well, the boy is in school, Charlotte.
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I think he'll stay there this time.
I took him far enough away so...
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- Jim, how you get here?
- He ran.
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You ran 15 miles?
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Only 12 Pa. I came through the hills.
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Did you hear that, Charlotte?
Twelve miles through the hills.
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I hope he enjoyed it,
because he goes back to school tomorrow.
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I'll run away.
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You're his father.
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You taught him all the things he likes to do.
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Now, teach him what he has to do.
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Jim.
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Jim.
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You're going back to school.
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- No.
- Come here.
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I ain't never took a whip to you Jim.
I ain't going to start.
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Come here.
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Look out there.
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What do you see?
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A coyote run where I've got my traps set.
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What else?
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The hollow cottonwood where the owl lives.
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Three buzzards circling a dead lamb.
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Do you see yellow fields of grain?
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Do you see fat herds
grazing on young prairie grass?
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- No.
- That's right.
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You don't see nothing but a boy's world.
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That's all you'll ever see
here on the reservation.
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They'll give you a piece of land and you
can sit around wrapped in a blanket.
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Or else you can try to
make something of yourself.
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Be something.
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Be what Pa?
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Whatever you want to be boy.
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It's all in the books,
and the books are in the schools.
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But I don't like school.
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You must change Jim, for your own good.
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You must let the white man
teach you his ways.
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Before you know it,
you'll be out in the world
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with your head full of learning
and you'll make your people proud of you.
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Do you want me to go away?
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No boy. I'd rather have you here with me.
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But I know it's the right thing to do
and I know something else.
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What Pa?
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If anybody wants something from you
he ain't going to get it by whipping you.
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Twelve miles.
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That was a mighty fine run lad.
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The boy obeyed his father
and returned to school,
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but he could never overcome his resentment
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against this new way of life.
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The Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania
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was the site of the government's
famous Carlisle Indian School.
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Here came Indian youths and maidens
from every tribe in the nation.
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Shawnee, Cherokee, Sioux,
Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Chippewa,
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some barely able to speak English.
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But all eager to prepare themselves
for a new life.
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Jim had promised his father
to finish his education,
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so he found himself at Carlisle,
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fulfilling that promise
but confused and uncertain.
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A young man torn between the prospect
of discipline and confinement
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and the simple outdoor life he had loved.
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I was coaching at Carlisle in those days,
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teaching the Indians what I knew
about the white man's games.
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The job was fun but no snap.
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When I wasn't coaching,
I was prowling around the campus
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looking for material to coach.
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- Here come some more.
- Oh, give them all copies.
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You fellows learn these
by tomorrow morning, you hear?
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Hey, hey, come here. Here's one for you too.
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Hey, hey, frosh.
Come over here and get one of these.
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Hey, you.
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Yeah, you. Come here.
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Hey, just a minute.
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What's your name?
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- Jim Thorpe.
- Do you have a tribal name?
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- Wa-tho-Huck.
- What does it mean?
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- Bright Path.
- Bright Path, eh?
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Well, Bright Path,
do you know the school song?
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- No.
- No sir.
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That's right. Well, here are the words.
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You memorize them,
be ready to sing for us tomorrow morning.
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Oh, just a minute, Bright Path.
Do you speak Indian?
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Yes.
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Let's hear you recite
the Gettysburg Address in Indian.
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- Why, I reckon I can't.
- You can't? Good.
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Because when you recite
the Gettysburg Address,
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you recite it in English.
Indian isn't spoken here.
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- Hello Pete.
- Hello.
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What you got here? Football material?
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From his attitude,
I don't think he's even Carlisle material.
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- Ever play football before?
- What's football?
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What's...
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- You don't know what football is?
- No.
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Well, football, bright path,
is a white man's game
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and it's played with a leather skin,
something like your suitcase here.
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And the object of this game
is to take this leather skin
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and try to run past Mr. Denny and me.
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Well, frosh, come on. Run past them.
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I'm sorry, Bright Path but
that's football, very rough game.
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Indian boy got lot to learn.
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Now you try it.
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- Try what?
- Run past me.
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Forget it Jim.
You got plenty of chance next year.
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You try it.
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Say, that wasn't bad.
Come on, I'd like you to meet Pop Warner.
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- Hello.
- They sent me up here to bunk with you.
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- Sure. Come on in. I'd Ed Guyac.
- Jim Thorpe.
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And this untamed aborigine here
is Little Boy Who Walk Like Bear.
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It's kind of a mouthful
so I just call him Little Boy.
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Not hau. What have I been teaching you?
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Hi.
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He's full-blooded Chippewa.
His old man's chief.
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Nothing like bunking with royalty.
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- Where you from?
- Oklahoma. Sac and Fox.
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I'm Mohawk. Heap smart New York Injun.
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Study law, make plenty wampum,
take mortgage off teepee.
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- How about you?
- What about me?
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What are you going to prepare for?
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You know Doctor, lawyer,
Indian chief, rich man, poor man...
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I don't know.
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Well, you've come to the right place
to find out.
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- This is your cot, right here.
- Thanks.
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Matter of fact, you can take this one
if you like, Little Boy never uses it.
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- Bed too soft, make Little Boy soft.
- Soft. Listen to him.
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Two hundred and twenty pounds of steer bone.
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These natives, I'll never get used to them.
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You're supposed to stand when an
upperclassman comes in the room.
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Yes sir.
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You three will report to the quartermaster
for your issue of cadet uniforms.
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You will keep them cleaned
and pressed for daily inspection.
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You will also fill out these forms indicating
your preference for industrial training.
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That's a pretty sloppy bed.
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You'd better learn how to keep it neat
if you expect to stay here.
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I'm not sure I'm going to stay here.
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Studying didn't come easy to Jim.
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He crammed until late hours
to keep up with his class
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and often fell asleep over his books,
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his mind restless and troubled.
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When he could stand it no longer,
he began to run.
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And once again he found relief
in the sheer physical joy of running.
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On your marks.
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Get set.
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Who is that?
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Go.
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Either I need a new watch
or we've got a new runner.
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You're Jim Thorpe?
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- That's right.
- Glad to meet you Jim. I'm Pop Warner.
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You mind if I sit down?
I'd like to talk to you a minute.
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No.
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That's quite an exhibition
you put on this morning.
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- Exhibition?
- Don't you know what you did?
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You ran the 220 in 23 seconds flat
with your clothes on.
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Why haven't you come out for the team?
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Well, I hadn't figured
on coming out for the team.
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You just run for exercise, is that it?
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I don't rightly know why I run.
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You don't like it here, do you?
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- No, I don't.
- Then why have you come?
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Because I promised someone. He's dead.
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You know,
you're the first Sac and Fox I've met here.
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- That's Oklahoma Territory, isn't it?
- Yes.
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Originally from Wisconsin.
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- Illinois.
- Oh, yes, Illinois.
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Part of the Algonquins.
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- Yes, that's right.
- A great warrior tribe, great traditions.
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What do they do now?
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Oh, a little farming, little weaving.
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- They sell blankets at the railway station.
- Yes, I know.
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That's why Carlisle was founded Jim.
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So that your people can do more
than sell blankets at the railway station.
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The trouble is that too many Indian boys
take the easy way out.
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They quit school
and go back to the reservation.
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How are you getting along with your studies?
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Well, not very good, I'm afraid.
I never was much with books.
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Yes, I know what you mean.
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Studying, reading, doing a lot of things,
come awfully hard.
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I had the same problems
when I went to school.
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- It's always hard at the beginning.
- Well, it's more than that Mr.Warner.
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I don't know what I want to do,
or what I want to be.
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Look around you Jim, at those faces.
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All of those kids have problems.
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A lot of them don't know
what they want to be,
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what they want to do.
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They'll find out soon enough
what they want most in life.
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So will you.
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All I'm trying to say is,
give Carlisle a chance.
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And, incidentally,
don't be afraid of sports Jim.
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Good for you. Teach you how to relax.
Make you sleep well.
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Look me up.
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You'll find me in my office
or the athletic field.
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Been nice talking to you.
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Get some lift into that takeoff foot.
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No, no, no Ed.
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You dragged it off with your hand.
Watch that.
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Hello Jim. Like to take a whack at it?
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Go ahead, it won't bite you.
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No, no. You're doing the same thing.
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Watch that, will you? Get some lift into it.
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Pretty good Jim. Very good for a first jump.
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Let's try it again.
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Watching Thorpe in succeeding weeks
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was like watching
a magnificent young stallion,
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untamed and unbroken,
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but with a natural athletic aptitude
that was incredible.
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And as he found a means of expression
in sports,
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the hard shell which had always
surrounded him seemed to soften a little.
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Finally one day for the first time,
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Jim found himself facing competition
against other college athletes.
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Pop, it's 2:30.
The meet is supposed to start.
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- Well, let's get started.
- Well, where's your team?
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Right here.
243
00:21:12,981 --> 00:21:15,067
Now wait a minute, you're joking, aren't you?
244
00:21:15,150 --> 00:21:16,777
This is Louis Tewanima.
245
00:21:16,860 --> 00:21:19,404
He runs the mile, two miles,
three miles and up.
246
00:21:19,488 --> 00:21:21,073
And this is Jim Thorpe.
247
00:21:21,156 --> 00:21:23,617
- And what does he do?
- Everything else.
248
00:21:23,700 --> 00:21:25,452
Well, I guess you know what you're doing Pop.
249
00:21:25,536 --> 00:21:27,454
Remember, these people came here
to see a track meet.
250
00:21:27,538 --> 00:21:30,415
They'll see one. Call your first event.
251
00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:31,959
Come on, team.
252
00:21:39,258 --> 00:21:40,926
Get on your marks.
253
00:21:47,349 --> 00:21:48,684
Get set...
254
00:22:13,333 --> 00:22:15,919
We've read all about you Mr.Thorpe,
and we're very proud of you.
255
00:22:16,003 --> 00:22:17,004
Thank you.
256
00:22:17,087 --> 00:22:22,217
I'm sure we can have this sewn on for you.
I'll get one of the girls. Come with me.
257
00:22:26,180 --> 00:22:27,681
Margaret?
258
00:22:28,515 --> 00:22:32,019
- Yes Miss Benton?
- Will you come here a minute please?
259
00:22:36,190 --> 00:22:37,524
Margaret, this is Jim Thorpe.
260
00:22:37,608 --> 00:22:39,651
He's won his letter
and he wants us to sew it on for him.
261
00:22:39,693 --> 00:22:42,237
- Will you be good enough?
- Certainly Miss Benton.
262
00:22:44,406 --> 00:22:47,284
- About here?
- Yes, I guess so.
263
00:22:50,037 --> 00:22:54,249
- Would you take your sweater off please?
- Yes please.
264
00:23:05,344 --> 00:23:07,054
Won't you sit down?
265
00:23:28,242 --> 00:23:30,911
- Here you are Mr.Thorpe.
- Thank you.
266
00:23:33,622 --> 00:23:34,790
There.
267
00:23:35,123 --> 00:23:37,376
Oh, I'm sorry, a loose thread.
268
00:23:39,586 --> 00:23:40,879
Excuse me.
269
00:23:47,094 --> 00:23:51,598
- There, I think that will do it.
- Thank you ma'am.
270
00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:55,936
Oh, that's fine Margaret.
271
00:23:56,895 --> 00:23:58,564
Thank you very much.
272
00:24:25,007 --> 00:24:26,758
Hey Chief, bedtime.
273
00:24:28,969 --> 00:24:32,598
- Hey, what are you mumbling about?
- American history bad.
274
00:24:33,807 --> 00:24:35,809
What have you got against American history?
275
00:24:35,893 --> 00:24:40,522
White man lick Indian, he win great battle.
Indian lick white man, massacre.
276
00:24:41,148 --> 00:24:42,274
Crazy.
277
00:24:43,317 --> 00:24:45,110
I never thought about that.
278
00:24:46,153 --> 00:24:47,321
Crazy.
279
00:25:00,667 --> 00:25:03,295
See? Captain of the football team.
280
00:25:03,378 --> 00:25:06,632
That's how you get the
prettiest girls and the biggest letters.
281
00:25:11,512 --> 00:25:14,515
- Hello, Bright Path.
- Hello.
282
00:25:24,107 --> 00:25:25,609
All candidates for football squad,
283
00:25:25,692 --> 00:25:28,779
please report to Coach
Glenn S. Warner at 3:00 P.M.
284
00:25:31,031 --> 00:25:33,575
Every time I look at this football schedule
I get dizzy.
285
00:25:33,659 --> 00:25:38,455
We can't play teams of this caliber, Glenn.
Harvard, Army, Minnesota, Penn.
286
00:25:38,539 --> 00:25:41,416
- Very impressive schedule.
- What're we going to do for material?
287
00:25:41,500 --> 00:25:43,877
Half the kids think a pigskin
is something to eat for breakfast.
288
00:25:43,961 --> 00:25:45,629
- Pop.
- Hello Jim.
289
00:25:45,712 --> 00:25:47,297
Saw your notice on the bulletin board.
290
00:25:47,381 --> 00:25:49,591
Kind of thought I might
like to look into this game of football.
291
00:25:49,675 --> 00:25:51,635
Forget it son. You're a track man.
292
00:25:51,718 --> 00:25:55,347
These legs of yours are too valuable
to be risked in a tough game like football.
293
00:25:55,389 --> 00:25:57,516
But I thought maybe
if you needed someone to...
294
00:25:57,599 --> 00:26:00,853
Thanks for trying to help. Forget it Jim.
295
00:26:00,936 --> 00:26:03,146
Any chance of using me Mr.Warner?
296
00:26:03,230 --> 00:26:06,066
- What for?
- Oh, some kind of executive job.
297
00:26:06,149 --> 00:26:07,901
I've been taking a class
in business management.
298
00:26:07,985 --> 00:26:09,736
I thought perhaps
I could help out in one of...
299
00:26:09,820 --> 00:26:12,573
I've got just the job for you.
300
00:26:19,246 --> 00:26:20,747
Executive job.
301
00:26:26,461 --> 00:26:27,963
Now boys, remember what I told you.
302
00:26:28,046 --> 00:26:31,300
Heads up, eyes open,
dig those legs in and charge.
303
00:26:31,383 --> 00:26:32,676
Hit them hard.
304
00:26:32,759 --> 00:26:34,261
Ready. Charge.
305
00:26:36,305 --> 00:26:37,806
No, no, no, Little Boy.
306
00:26:37,890 --> 00:26:40,392
I told you to dig those legs in and hit him.
307
00:26:40,475 --> 00:26:44,646
- Him no stand still.
- Well, that's very inconsiderate of him.
308
00:26:44,730 --> 00:26:48,066
Alright, now, try it again.
Hit him hard this time.
309
00:26:48,150 --> 00:26:51,278
Ready. Come on, come on. Now, charge.
310
00:27:05,459 --> 00:27:07,878
Hey, watch the wind when you kick.
311
00:29:01,033 --> 00:29:04,870
- What are you doing in that outfit?
- I thought I'd come out for the team.
312
00:29:04,953 --> 00:29:10,042
Jim, how many times do I have to tell you.
Get back inside and take off those clothes.
313
00:29:10,125 --> 00:29:11,960
I'm coming out for the team.
314
00:29:12,044 --> 00:29:16,006
Oh, so you're coming out for the team.
No matter what I say?
315
00:29:16,089 --> 00:29:19,259
Alright. What do you know about drop-kicking?
316
00:29:19,343 --> 00:29:22,679
- Nothing. But I can learn.
- Get over there with those men.
317
00:29:23,764 --> 00:29:25,432
I thought you were saving him for track.
318
00:29:25,516 --> 00:29:29,186
Just because he's on the squad
doesn't mean I'm going to let him play.
319
00:29:53,502 --> 00:29:54,920
Miss Miller.
320
00:29:55,295 --> 00:29:57,965
- Miss Miller.
- Oh hello Mr.Thorpe.
321
00:29:58,632 --> 00:30:01,844
- Do you mind if I walk with you?
- Why, no, not at all.
322
00:30:06,974 --> 00:30:08,475
Miss Miller,
there's something I'd like to tell you.
323
00:30:08,559 --> 00:30:09,601
Yes?
324
00:30:10,143 --> 00:30:11,728
I think I'm in love with you.
325
00:30:13,564 --> 00:30:14,857
You're what?
326
00:30:14,982 --> 00:30:17,192
I think I'm in love with you.
327
00:30:17,276 --> 00:30:20,320
I can't be sure because
I've never been in love before but...
328
00:30:22,739 --> 00:30:25,158
Well, I thought you ought to know.
329
00:30:36,253 --> 00:30:39,756
In our opening games that year,
we got past Lafayette,
330
00:30:39,840 --> 00:30:42,467
Bucknell and Dickinson.
331
00:30:42,509 --> 00:30:45,637
But Jim was still warming the bench
and he didn't like it.
332
00:30:45,721 --> 00:30:48,265
And then we ran up against Harvard.
333
00:30:52,769 --> 00:30:55,647
We used a checkerboard field at that time
because a forward pass
334
00:30:55,689 --> 00:30:58,400
could only be thrown
directly over the line of scrimmage.
335
00:30:58,483 --> 00:31:00,319
The scoring was a little different too.
336
00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:03,614
A touchdown counted five points
and a field goal, four points.
337
00:31:03,697 --> 00:31:06,116
The emphasis was on the word foot.
338
00:31:07,743 --> 00:31:09,119
Water boy.
339
00:31:12,206 --> 00:31:13,832
What a job for a man of talent.
340
00:31:13,874 --> 00:31:17,002
Quit complaining.
You've seen more action than I have.
341
00:31:17,085 --> 00:31:20,130
46, 27, 98, 32, 46.
342
00:31:20,214 --> 00:31:22,341
It was late in the game.
Carlisle was trailing.
343
00:31:22,382 --> 00:31:24,510
The boys were plenty used up.
344
00:32:06,260 --> 00:32:07,511
Big Wolfe.
345
00:32:29,408 --> 00:32:30,742
Thorpe.
346
00:32:32,202 --> 00:32:35,205
- Yes sir?
- Four points will tie up this game.
347
00:32:35,289 --> 00:32:36,957
You've been practicing field goals
for months.
348
00:32:37,040 --> 00:32:38,750
- Think you can kick one?
- Yes sir, I think so.
349
00:32:38,834 --> 00:32:40,294
Get in there.
350
00:32:40,836 --> 00:32:43,380
And don't carry the ball, just kick.
351
00:32:43,630 --> 00:32:45,716
Make it good Jim. Make it good.
352
00:32:48,135 --> 00:32:50,137
- Thorpe for Big Bear.
- Big Bear, out.
353
00:32:50,220 --> 00:32:52,890
- Pop sent me in to try a drop-kick.
- What?
354
00:32:54,141 --> 00:32:55,392
Time out.
355
00:32:59,146 --> 00:33:01,773
- You think you can do it, Bright Path?
- Just give me that ball.
356
00:33:01,857 --> 00:33:03,192
Alright. Let's go.
357
00:33:06,653 --> 00:33:10,699
46, 93, 98, 42.
358
00:33:15,162 --> 00:33:17,206
That was a big help.
359
00:33:17,289 --> 00:33:19,958
Let me take the ball again.
I'll get it off this time.
360
00:33:23,837 --> 00:33:26,840
48, 26, 32, 97, 41.
361
00:33:49,154 --> 00:33:51,114
Attaboy Jim. Attaboy.
362
00:34:05,254 --> 00:34:08,715
Once he made the varsity,
Carlisle began to roll.
363
00:34:10,217 --> 00:34:12,886
America suddenly took notice
of a bunch of young Indians
364
00:34:12,970 --> 00:34:16,682
led by a twisting, hard-running,
flash of fire named Thorpe.
365
00:34:18,183 --> 00:34:20,811
He didn't stop at track and football.
366
00:34:20,894 --> 00:34:24,231
Anything Jim tried,
he quickly mastered with ease,
367
00:34:24,314 --> 00:34:26,733
and won his letter in baseball too.
368
00:34:26,817 --> 00:34:28,777
After the last baseball game of the season,
369
00:34:28,861 --> 00:34:32,072
we were heading back to Carlisle
for the start of summer vacation.
370
00:34:41,415 --> 00:34:44,543
- Time to turn in Jim.
- In a little while Pop.
371
00:34:50,424 --> 00:34:52,176
What's on your mind?
372
00:34:52,593 --> 00:34:55,262
- Oh, just thinking.
- About next season?
373
00:34:57,514 --> 00:34:58,640
No.
374
00:35:01,226 --> 00:35:04,313
- I was thinking about me Pop.
- What about you?
375
00:35:05,230 --> 00:35:06,899
Do you remember you once told me that,
376
00:35:06,940 --> 00:35:09,401
that sooner or later I'd find out
what I wanted most in life?
377
00:35:09,443 --> 00:35:10,694
What I wanted to do.
378
00:35:10,777 --> 00:35:14,448
- Yes, I remember very well.
- Well, I think I know what that is.
379
00:35:14,531 --> 00:35:17,659
There's one thing that
really gets to me, that's sports.
380
00:35:17,743 --> 00:35:19,411
Do you think a man can make
a future out of that?
381
00:35:19,494 --> 00:35:21,038
- I did.
- Yes, I know.
382
00:35:21,121 --> 00:35:23,665
I've been watching you
working with the fellows,
383
00:35:23,749 --> 00:35:26,168
helping them, teaching them.
384
00:35:26,251 --> 00:35:29,630
That's what I want to be Pop,
a coach. Is that a crazy idea?
385
00:35:29,713 --> 00:35:32,508
Certainly not Jim,
if that's the way you feel.
386
00:35:32,591 --> 00:35:35,427
But why do you have to
make such a big decision so soon?
387
00:35:35,511 --> 00:35:37,054
I was planning on getting married.
388
00:35:37,137 --> 00:35:38,722
Married? When?
389
00:35:39,348 --> 00:35:42,809
Well, I don't rightly know.
I haven't even asked her yet.
390
00:35:42,893 --> 00:35:45,938
- Asked who?
- Margaret Miller. You've met her.
391
00:35:46,021 --> 00:35:47,814
Well, don't you think it might be a good idea
392
00:35:47,898 --> 00:35:50,108
to let the young lady in
on all these big plans
393
00:35:50,150 --> 00:35:53,070
you're making for the two of you?
394
00:35:53,153 --> 00:35:56,323
- I'm not a coach yet Pop.
- No but I am.
395
00:35:56,782 --> 00:35:58,742
So get some sleep.
396
00:36:04,456 --> 00:36:06,792
John Little Boy. Gillie want top...
397
00:36:08,502 --> 00:36:10,045
Paul Hightower.
398
00:36:11,171 --> 00:36:12,965
Dave Daniel Cheston.
399
00:36:14,216 --> 00:36:15,801
Louis Tewanima.
400
00:36:16,844 --> 00:36:18,262
Jim Thorpe.
401
00:36:55,048 --> 00:36:57,885
I guess I won't
be seeing you again till fall.
402
00:36:57,968 --> 00:36:59,553
No, I guess not.
403
00:37:17,029 --> 00:37:22,201
Jim, you shouldn't. It's your football.
You won it. It's important to you.
404
00:37:22,284 --> 00:37:24,703
That's why I want you to have it.
405
00:37:27,289 --> 00:37:28,790
Where are you going to be this summer?
406
00:37:28,874 --> 00:37:31,543
On a farm. The placement office arranged it.
407
00:37:33,212 --> 00:37:35,672
I love you Margaret. I know that now.
408
00:37:37,674 --> 00:37:41,887
We're right for each other.
We're the same heritage. The same blood.
409
00:37:42,846 --> 00:37:46,225
- Does that mean so much to you?
- Yes. It makes it right.
410
00:37:46,308 --> 00:37:48,727
Any other way, we'd be strangers.
411
00:37:59,905 --> 00:38:02,866
- Happy vacation. Happy vacation.
- Happy vacation. Happy vacation.
412
00:38:02,950 --> 00:38:05,911
- Happy vacation, everybody.
- Happy vacation.
413
00:38:14,211 --> 00:38:17,714
Say, you Indian boys
is kind of pokey, ain't you?
414
00:38:17,798 --> 00:38:20,133
Didn't turn out much work yesterday.
415
00:38:20,217 --> 00:38:22,553
Looks like today
is going to be just the same.
416
00:38:22,636 --> 00:38:24,763
That ain't giving me an honest day's work.
417
00:38:24,847 --> 00:38:27,182
Can't make hay this way, no sir.
418
00:38:27,266 --> 00:38:28,642
Hey Ed.
419
00:38:30,477 --> 00:38:33,647
Say, you Indian boys
is kind of pokey, ain't you?
420
00:38:33,730 --> 00:38:36,400
Didn't turn out much work yesterday.
421
00:38:36,483 --> 00:38:39,236
Looks like today
is going to be just the same,
422
00:38:39,319 --> 00:38:42,197
and that ain't giving me
an honest day's work.
423
00:38:43,156 --> 00:38:46,785
- Jim, this here is Mr. Howard.
- Hello Jim.
424
00:38:46,869 --> 00:38:48,912
Heard you were down in these parts.
425
00:38:48,996 --> 00:38:51,248
We got a little ball club
over the Rocky Mount.
426
00:38:51,331 --> 00:38:54,418
Need a third baseman.
Pay you the same as you're getting here.
427
00:38:54,501 --> 00:38:57,671
- Baseball?
- Unless you'd rather pitch hay.
428
00:39:00,007 --> 00:39:01,842
Mr. Howard, you got yourself a third baseman.
429
00:39:01,925 --> 00:39:04,011
Walk up to the house with me
while I get my things.
430
00:39:39,922 --> 00:39:43,425
Goodbye, girls. See you tomorrow, 8:00.
431
00:39:49,640 --> 00:39:52,476
Were you looking for someone Jim?
432
00:39:52,559 --> 00:39:55,062
Yes Miss Benton.
I was looking for Miss Miller.
433
00:39:55,145 --> 00:39:57,523
Well Margaret isn't here any longer.
434
00:39:57,564 --> 00:40:00,817
- Not in this class?
- She's no longer at school.
435
00:40:02,945 --> 00:40:05,531
- Not at the school?
- I thought you knew.
436
00:40:05,572 --> 00:40:08,408
- Well, knew what?
- I'm sorry Jim.
437
00:40:08,492 --> 00:40:12,538
It's all been sort of a mix-up.
You see Margaret is not an Indian.
438
00:40:15,666 --> 00:40:17,793
- Not an Indian?
- No Jim.
439
00:40:20,212 --> 00:40:24,383
There must be some mistake,
Miss Benton. I don't understand.
440
00:40:24,424 --> 00:40:28,387
The nearest school to Margaret's home
in Oklahoma was an Indian school.
441
00:40:28,470 --> 00:40:30,347
Her sister taught there.
442
00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:32,140
Margaret attended this school
for several years
443
00:40:32,224 --> 00:40:33,934
and when some of her friends and classmates
444
00:40:34,017 --> 00:40:36,186
applied for admission to Carlisle,
she did too.
445
00:40:36,270 --> 00:40:38,230
Our rules are very strict
on matters of this sort,
446
00:40:38,313 --> 00:40:42,943
but because of the unusual circumstances,
we made a special exception in her case.
447
00:40:43,026 --> 00:40:47,447
I thought she was very happy here.
At least she seemed so.
448
00:40:47,781 --> 00:40:50,075
But just before this semester started
I received a letter from her
449
00:40:50,158 --> 00:40:53,120
saying that she wasn't returning to school.
450
00:40:53,579 --> 00:40:56,665
Did she leave anything for me? A note?
451
00:40:57,499 --> 00:40:59,459
No Jim, I'm afraid not.
452
00:41:02,546 --> 00:41:04,423
Thank you Miss Benton.
453
00:41:10,512 --> 00:41:12,222
Jim changed a little after that.
454
00:41:12,306 --> 00:41:15,225
It was almost as though he were venting
his emotions on the gridiron
455
00:41:15,309 --> 00:41:17,603
on anyone who stood in his path.
456
00:41:19,396 --> 00:41:20,939
Spearheaded by Thorpe,
457
00:41:21,023 --> 00:41:24,526
the Carlisle Indians
began to make football history.
458
00:41:24,610 --> 00:41:28,405
The little school in the Cumberland Valley
toppled giant after giant
459
00:41:28,488 --> 00:41:31,283
in a career that reached epic proportions.
460
00:41:32,034 --> 00:41:35,954
In his zeal to carve a name for himself
that would bring a coaching job,
461
00:41:36,038 --> 00:41:39,416
Jim Thorpe performed feats
that are today legendary.
462
00:41:39,499 --> 00:41:41,835
There was the time against Army.
463
00:41:53,514 --> 00:41:55,974
- You were offside, offside.
- What do you mean?
464
00:41:56,016 --> 00:41:57,059
Offside.
465
00:41:57,142 --> 00:42:00,229
Jim's run was nullified
for an offside penalty.
466
00:42:11,156 --> 00:42:13,116
Two kick-off returns.
467
00:42:13,200 --> 00:42:16,161
A hundred and eighty yards
for the same touchdown.
468
00:42:35,556 --> 00:42:39,393
Well, we've done it again.
Headlines all over the country.
469
00:42:39,476 --> 00:42:43,981
New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Atlanta.
470
00:42:44,064 --> 00:42:47,985
The Carlisle Indians run by Ed Guyac.
Boy, what a team.
471
00:42:48,068 --> 00:42:51,572
- How's the trick knee, Little Boy?
- What? Oh, knee work fine Ed.
472
00:42:51,655 --> 00:42:53,907
- Doctor say I can play on Saturday.
- Good.
473
00:42:53,991 --> 00:42:55,450
As manager of this year's football team,
474
00:42:55,534 --> 00:42:57,703
I want every varsity player
in perfect condition.
475
00:42:57,744 --> 00:43:01,748
Lights out at 10:00, good
grades in all subjects, no fatty foods.
476
00:43:03,208 --> 00:43:04,710
Hey, what are you scratching away at?
477
00:43:04,793 --> 00:43:07,754
- Writing letter.
- Letter? Who's it to?
478
00:43:07,838 --> 00:43:09,339
Girl. Love letter.
479
00:43:10,132 --> 00:43:13,719
Well, Little Boy.
You've been holding out on us.
480
00:43:13,802 --> 00:43:16,763
- When did this happen?
- Summer vacation.
481
00:43:16,889 --> 00:43:20,893
I go back home and meet girl I know
when I was little. She grow up.
482
00:43:23,353 --> 00:43:24,396
Jim.
483
00:43:24,938 --> 00:43:27,608
Maybe you fix this up, eh?
You tell me what to write?
484
00:43:27,691 --> 00:43:30,194
Better let Ed do it.
He's the student in this crowd.
485
00:43:31,195 --> 00:43:33,572
- You help me fix up letter, eh Ed?
- Sure.
486
00:43:33,655 --> 00:43:37,242
I'm the only guy here who's not
in love, that makes me an expert.
487
00:43:37,701 --> 00:43:39,578
Miss Anna Sweet Flower.
488
00:43:40,704 --> 00:43:43,957
I said I like you
and I want to give you a letter.
489
00:43:44,333 --> 00:43:47,836
Whenever I give you letter
please answer to me soon
490
00:43:47,920 --> 00:43:51,882
as I wish to touch the letter
that you have touched.
491
00:43:56,470 --> 00:43:59,598
When you give me letter,
it makes my heart glad.
492
00:43:59,681 --> 00:44:03,143
I wish always we smile at each other
when we meet.
493
00:44:03,185 --> 00:44:07,856
We live happy all time.
I like you and I love you.
494
00:44:07,940 --> 00:44:10,943
My whole heart is shaking hands with you.
495
00:44:11,026 --> 00:44:12,861
I kiss you.
496
00:44:12,945 --> 00:44:15,197
Your lover, Little Boy.
497
00:44:17,115 --> 00:44:18,909
You fix up, eh Ed?
498
00:44:19,660 --> 00:44:24,248
I couldn't improve on it, Little Boy.
Send it to her the way you wrote it.
499
00:45:09,877 --> 00:45:13,213
- The band plays well these days.
- Oh hello Pop.
500
00:45:13,755 --> 00:45:17,384
- Yes, they do.
- Nice and cool, isn't it?
501
00:45:19,386 --> 00:45:21,471
Come on Jim. Walk with me.
502
00:45:25,726 --> 00:45:29,688
I've been worrying about you.
You haven't been yourself lately.
503
00:45:29,730 --> 00:45:33,108
- Well, I feel fine Pop.
- Just the same, you don't act right to me.
504
00:45:33,192 --> 00:45:35,819
- Well, I've never felt better.
- Don't tell me. I've been watching you.
505
00:45:35,903 --> 00:45:37,738
You're just not right.
506
00:45:38,488 --> 00:45:41,408
- Are we going into the infirmary?
- Yes. You need a checkup.
507
00:45:41,491 --> 00:45:44,161
- Pop, I told you I'm alright.
- Come on, don't argue.
508
00:45:44,244 --> 00:45:46,914
I want the nurse to have a look at you.
509
00:45:51,919 --> 00:45:55,047
Nurse, will you check this man please?
510
00:45:57,716 --> 00:45:58,842
Margaret.
511
00:45:59,426 --> 00:46:00,719
Hello Jim.
512
00:46:07,017 --> 00:46:11,063
I'm working in the infirmary.
Pop got me the job.
513
00:46:13,148 --> 00:46:16,693
I've been reading a lot about you
in all the newspapers.
514
00:46:19,029 --> 00:46:20,697
Why did you do it?
515
00:46:20,781 --> 00:46:23,784
I don't know. I was confused and mixed up.
516
00:46:23,825 --> 00:46:25,911
For both our sakes,
it seemed the best thing to do.
517
00:46:25,994 --> 00:46:29,540
- Why didn't you write?
- There was nothing I could say.
518
00:46:29,623 --> 00:46:32,918
Jim, you spoke about background and heritage.
519
00:46:32,960 --> 00:46:35,963
They seem to mean so much to you.
520
00:46:36,046 --> 00:46:40,425
It's taken me all this time to realize
that they aren't really important.
521
00:46:41,343 --> 00:46:44,221
What counts is that we're people.
522
00:46:46,431 --> 00:46:48,767
I told you once I loved you.
523
00:46:49,935 --> 00:46:51,562
I still love you.
524
00:46:53,063 --> 00:46:55,983
- Does that answer you?
- Oh Jim.
525
00:46:58,026 --> 00:47:00,404
Oh, I've missed you Margaret.
526
00:47:01,572 --> 00:47:04,867
More than I've ever missed anybody
in all my life.
527
00:47:05,909 --> 00:47:09,997
- Will you marry me?
- That's why I came back to Carlisle.
528
00:47:11,999 --> 00:47:14,334
Are you sure you won't mind
being married to a coach?
529
00:47:14,418 --> 00:47:17,254
- A coach? Jim, where?
- Any place.
530
00:47:17,337 --> 00:47:19,631
Whenever they get around
to making me an offer.
531
00:47:19,715 --> 00:47:20,757
They will.
532
00:47:21,842 --> 00:47:24,386
Darling, you'll be a wonderful coach.
533
00:47:41,570 --> 00:47:43,530
Hurry up, fellows. Come on, let's go, here.
534
00:47:43,614 --> 00:47:45,949
Alright boys, your attention.
535
00:47:47,701 --> 00:47:49,995
Boys, I've never made a speech to you before.
536
00:47:50,037 --> 00:47:52,289
I don't have to make speeches.
537
00:47:52,372 --> 00:47:55,501
And I don't have to tell you
that Penn is a powerhouse,
538
00:47:55,542 --> 00:47:59,004
a football team that's
been unbeatable for two years.
539
00:47:59,588 --> 00:48:01,006
But I'll say this.
540
00:48:01,715 --> 00:48:07,054
If there's any team that can beat them,
it's this Carlisle bunch right here with me.
541
00:48:07,137 --> 00:48:11,350
Believe me boys, I'm proud of you.
But remember this.
542
00:48:11,433 --> 00:48:15,062
This is going to be the toughest
football game you've ever played.
543
00:48:15,145 --> 00:48:19,358
Penn is a hard-hitting, rough bunch
that asks no quarter and gives no quarter.
544
00:48:19,399 --> 00:48:21,568
That's why they're champions.
545
00:48:21,652 --> 00:48:24,321
Also, they have one of the greatest
breakaway runners in the country,
546
00:48:24,404 --> 00:48:27,032
Tom Ashenbrunner, All-American for two years.
547
00:48:27,115 --> 00:48:30,619
We've got an All-American too.
548
00:48:31,495 --> 00:48:35,290
Well, I guess I don't have to say any more.
Alright, Carlisle, take the field.
549
00:48:35,666 --> 00:48:38,877
Alright. Here we go kids. Come on. Let's go.
550
00:48:38,961 --> 00:48:40,420
Come on, let's play.
551
00:48:40,546 --> 00:48:42,381
- Jim?
- Yes Pop?
552
00:48:42,464 --> 00:48:44,967
This game may be more important
than you think.
553
00:48:45,050 --> 00:48:48,136
I've just learned that Allegheny
is scouting for a football coach.
554
00:48:48,220 --> 00:48:50,806
They've got their eye on you
and Tom Ashenbrunner.
555
00:48:51,473 --> 00:48:52,516
Thanks Pop.
556
00:48:52,599 --> 00:48:55,519
Better tell Ashenbrunner
to stay out of my way. I need that job.
557
00:48:55,602 --> 00:48:57,896
Yes, I know. Margaret told me.
558
00:49:03,944 --> 00:49:06,488
The Penn-Carlisle game that year
will go down in history
559
00:49:06,572 --> 00:49:10,659
as one of the hardest,
most bruising gridiron battles ever fought.
560
00:49:10,742 --> 00:49:13,871
Two great teams and two great players
pitted against each other.
561
00:49:13,954 --> 00:49:16,290
- Heads.
- Tail.
562
00:49:16,790 --> 00:49:18,166
We'll kick.
563
00:49:18,250 --> 00:49:20,294
Ashenbrunner was the Penn captain,
564
00:49:20,377 --> 00:49:23,881
a great driving back
with a tremendous will to win.
565
00:49:23,964 --> 00:49:26,258
The checkerboard field
has been abandoned by this time
566
00:49:26,341 --> 00:49:29,052
because the game had opened up a little.
567
00:49:29,136 --> 00:49:31,221
The flying wedge had been outlawed,
568
00:49:31,305 --> 00:49:35,100
but football in those days
was still no sport for children.
569
00:49:41,315 --> 00:49:42,733
Penn kicked off to Carlisle,
570
00:49:42,816 --> 00:49:46,195
but Jim soon learned
that this was going to be no field day.
571
00:49:46,278 --> 00:49:47,779
Penn had set up a defensive system
572
00:49:47,863 --> 00:49:50,699
designed to stop Thorpe
before he got started.
573
00:50:02,628 --> 00:50:05,214
It was a new experience for Jim
to be bottled up,
574
00:50:05,297 --> 00:50:06,840
and though he fought to get clear,
575
00:50:06,924 --> 00:50:09,718
Penn kept stopping him
at the line of scrimmage.
576
00:50:26,193 --> 00:50:27,819
With so much at stake for these two men,
577
00:50:27,903 --> 00:50:31,365
I suppose it was inevitable
for bad blood to start early.
578
00:50:31,406 --> 00:50:35,035
- Nice going, Ash.
- What's the matter, Thorpe? Nervous?
579
00:50:38,705 --> 00:50:40,666
Again Jim was stopped
at the line of scrimmage
580
00:50:40,707 --> 00:50:43,627
and Carlisle went back into kick formation.
581
00:50:47,464 --> 00:50:51,510
Now it was Ashenbrunner's time
to show his stuff and he showed plenty.
582
00:50:58,058 --> 00:51:00,894
Ashenbrunner, Ashenbrunner.
583
00:51:01,562 --> 00:51:06,024
On the next play Ashenbrunner broke
loose behind some great blocking.
584
00:51:18,787 --> 00:51:21,999
Penn converted
and the score was seven to nothing.
585
00:51:22,082 --> 00:51:23,876
Let's get that touchdown back.
586
00:51:32,885 --> 00:51:34,845
Fighting fiercely to get that touchdown back,
587
00:51:34,928 --> 00:51:37,764
Jim on the kick-off return
battled his way up to midfield.
588
00:51:37,848 --> 00:51:40,726
Indians. Yeah.
589
00:51:43,437 --> 00:51:45,898
Then on a Statue of Liberty play...
590
00:52:00,787 --> 00:52:01,788
Three.
591
00:52:04,917 --> 00:52:07,836
Jim converted for Carlisle
and the score was now seven to seven.
592
00:52:10,005 --> 00:52:12,883
All that afternoon,
Carlisle and Penn battled each other
593
00:52:12,966 --> 00:52:15,719
in a game that had resolved itself
into a personal duel
594
00:52:15,802 --> 00:52:18,138
between Thorpe and Ashenbrunner.
595
00:52:22,309 --> 00:52:25,103
The play got harder and fiercer
with both lines charging viciously
596
00:52:25,145 --> 00:52:27,481
and both captains all over the field.
597
00:52:32,486 --> 00:52:35,364
In the third quarter
Jim kicked a 25-yard field goal
598
00:52:35,447 --> 00:52:36,615
to make the score ten to seven.
599
00:52:37,324 --> 00:52:39,952
But Penn came right back
with a brilliant run from Ashenbrunner
600
00:52:40,035 --> 00:52:41,912
that had the crowd on its feet.
601
00:52:50,587 --> 00:52:54,132
In the final minutes, Penn led 13 to 10.
602
00:52:54,216 --> 00:52:58,762
The dog-tired Indians were staying
in the game only on sheer courage.
603
00:52:59,930 --> 00:53:02,558
Penn had the ball and was freezing it.
604
00:53:05,811 --> 00:53:12,734
17, 28, 34, 46, 57, 68.
605
00:53:26,373 --> 00:53:27,916
They're stalling. They're freezing that ball.
606
00:53:28,000 --> 00:53:30,043
Let's smear this play.
We've got to get that ball back.
607
00:53:30,127 --> 00:53:32,838
Hit them hard. Make them fumble.
Come on. Let's go.
608
00:53:48,979 --> 00:53:51,690
- What's the matter?
- Nothing.
609
00:53:51,732 --> 00:53:53,108
What's the matter with Little Boy?
610
00:53:53,192 --> 00:53:54,443
Time out.
611
00:53:54,526 --> 00:53:55,903
Nice going, Little Boy.
612
00:53:55,986 --> 00:53:58,238
- How much time we got?
- Twenty-five seconds.
613
00:53:58,363 --> 00:53:59,531
Come on.
614
00:54:01,074 --> 00:54:02,367
I'm going to try for a field goal.
615
00:54:02,409 --> 00:54:04,203
You're crazy Jim. We're on the 50-yard line.
616
00:54:04,286 --> 00:54:06,705
- This angle is too tough, it's...
- It's our only chance.
617
00:54:06,747 --> 00:54:09,833
Can you hold them for just one more play?
Just 'till I get the kick over?
618
00:54:09,917 --> 00:54:13,045
- You kick it Jim. We hold them.
- Alright, let's go.
619
00:54:16,215 --> 00:54:18,550
He can't kick a field goal from there.
620
00:54:22,012 --> 00:54:23,597
Block that kick.
621
00:54:32,272 --> 00:54:35,567
Get set. 36, 48, 52.
622
00:54:43,450 --> 00:54:45,035
It went through.
623
00:54:50,666 --> 00:54:53,877
- Attaboy Jim.
- Nice going Jim boy.
624
00:54:56,547 --> 00:54:58,423
Great kick, Thorpe.
625
00:55:06,515 --> 00:55:08,934
You sure made me look good
out there today, Little Boy.
626
00:55:09,017 --> 00:55:10,227
Thanks.
627
00:55:11,144 --> 00:55:13,981
If I had half a brain,
I'd have taken you out of the game.
628
00:55:14,064 --> 00:55:18,819
- I'm sorry about the knee.
- Don't feel bad Jim. I get better.
629
00:55:18,902 --> 00:55:22,281
I have to get better. I'm in love too.
630
00:55:25,325 --> 00:55:27,786
In case anybody is interested,
I just spoke to the doc.
631
00:55:27,828 --> 00:55:31,290
He expects the patient
to lead a long and lusty life on two legs.
632
00:55:31,331 --> 00:55:33,125
Say Jim Pop wants to see you.
633
00:55:33,208 --> 00:55:35,002
- Hi Chief.
- Has he heard anything?
634
00:55:35,085 --> 00:55:36,295
Don't know.
He just said he wanted to see you.
635
00:55:36,336 --> 00:55:38,130
- He's in his office.
- See you later Margaret.
636
00:55:38,213 --> 00:55:42,843
- Well, how you feeling Chief?
- Bed soft, make Little Boy soft.
637
00:55:42,926 --> 00:55:46,305
Soft. How do you like this guy?
If every Indian was as soft as you,
638
00:55:46,346 --> 00:55:49,933
the population of this country
would still be in Rhode Island.
639
00:55:51,560 --> 00:55:52,936
Hello Jim.
640
00:55:54,271 --> 00:55:55,522
Sit down.
641
00:56:03,030 --> 00:56:04,823
What's all the mystery about?
642
00:56:04,907 --> 00:56:07,451
They're sure taking a lot of time
to make a decision.
643
00:56:07,534 --> 00:56:11,371
They've already made the decision.
Ashenbrunner.
644
00:56:17,377 --> 00:56:21,715
That's too bad.
Margaret will be disappointed.
645
00:56:21,798 --> 00:56:25,302
Don't let it get you down.
Be lots of other chances.
646
00:56:27,471 --> 00:56:30,682
Well, that's that. Thanks Pop.
647
00:56:38,607 --> 00:56:40,651
Maybe I shouldn't say this Pop,
648
00:56:42,653 --> 00:56:44,196
but I outplayed Ashenbrunner.
649
00:56:44,279 --> 00:56:46,323
You did everything a man could do
on a football field.
650
00:56:46,406 --> 00:56:47,491
Then, why?
651
00:56:47,574 --> 00:56:50,202
Evidently they thought Ashenbrunner
was better equipped for the job.
652
00:56:50,244 --> 00:56:52,371
You don't believe that Pop.
653
00:56:52,454 --> 00:56:56,792
There's a lot more to coaching
than simply being a great player.
654
00:56:56,875 --> 00:56:59,628
In the second half
you knew Little Boy had a bad knee.
655
00:56:59,711 --> 00:57:01,463
You kept it from me and let him play.
656
00:57:01,547 --> 00:57:03,382
- We tied up the game, didn't we?
- That's not the point.
657
00:57:03,423 --> 00:57:05,384
Pop, that job was important to me.
I needed it.
658
00:57:05,425 --> 00:57:07,010
Not that way.
659
00:57:07,094 --> 00:57:10,597
The reason I didn't get it
is because I'm an Indian, isn't it?
660
00:57:13,350 --> 00:57:15,269
I don't know Jim.
661
00:57:16,436 --> 00:57:18,313
I honestly don't know.
662
00:57:23,652 --> 00:57:25,988
But supposing it was,
663
00:57:26,071 --> 00:57:29,032
that's simply another hurdle for you to take.
664
00:57:29,157 --> 00:57:31,368
And from what I've seen,
that shouldn't be too difficult.
665
00:57:31,451 --> 00:57:36,123
- Not for you. You'll clear it.
- I'll make sure of that.
666
00:57:37,124 --> 00:57:40,460
- What's on your mind?
- I want to go over there, to the Olympics.
667
00:57:42,796 --> 00:57:44,965
I want to make a record
they won't be able to ignore.
668
00:57:45,048 --> 00:57:47,801
Good boy. That's the spirit.
669
00:57:47,885 --> 00:57:49,428
Which event would you like to compete in?
670
00:57:49,511 --> 00:57:50,888
What events are there?
671
00:57:50,971 --> 00:57:54,266
There's the 100 meter, 200 meter,
the hurdles, the pentathlon.
672
00:57:54,308 --> 00:57:56,643
- Pentathlon? That's five events, isn't it?
- That's right.
673
00:57:56,727 --> 00:57:58,604
And this? The decathlon? That's ten events?
674
00:57:58,687 --> 00:58:00,439
- Yes.
- Enter me into both of them.
675
00:58:00,480 --> 00:58:01,857
- Jim, you're crazy.
- Am I?
676
00:58:01,940 --> 00:58:03,108
That's 15 events.
677
00:58:03,150 --> 00:58:05,777
You'd be competing against
the greatest athletes in the world.
678
00:58:05,819 --> 00:58:09,323
Pop, I've worked hard,
hard to make a name for myself.
679
00:58:09,406 --> 00:58:11,950
If it isn't enough of a name, then I'll
just have to work that much harder
680
00:58:12,034 --> 00:58:14,453
to get the kind of coaching job that I want.
681
00:58:14,494 --> 00:58:18,373
I'm not in this for the glory,
I just want a chance to prove myself.
682
00:58:18,457 --> 00:58:21,627
Will you help me? Will you?
683
00:58:21,710 --> 00:58:23,295
You know I will.
684
00:58:24,379 --> 00:58:28,509
Alright, I'll enter your name for
both events with the Olympic Committee.
685
00:58:28,592 --> 00:58:29,801
Thanks Pop.
686
00:58:29,885 --> 00:58:31,595
Stockholm, Sweden.
687
00:58:31,678 --> 00:58:34,598
Scene of the fifth Olympic Games
of the modern era.
688
00:58:54,701 --> 00:58:58,330
For three solid days Jim Thorpe gave
an exhibition of physical prowess
689
00:58:58,413 --> 00:59:00,582
such as the world has never seen.
690
00:59:01,667 --> 00:59:04,503
The five events of the grueling pentathlon.
691
00:59:05,504 --> 00:59:06,505
Sprinting.
692
00:59:07,172 --> 00:59:08,215
Jumping.
693
00:59:11,385 --> 00:59:12,636
The javelin.
694
00:59:16,056 --> 00:59:17,057
The discus.
695
00:59:17,891 --> 00:59:20,686
The torturous 1,500 meter run.
696
00:59:46,795 --> 00:59:50,674
And a great victory, which would've
been sufficient glory for any athlete.
697
00:59:50,924 --> 00:59:54,303
But almost without pause,
and without precedent,
698
00:59:54,386 --> 00:59:58,098
Jim tackled the supreme test, the decathlon.
699
01:00:19,912 --> 01:00:23,999
Ten events covering every form
of track and field competition.
700
01:00:24,958 --> 01:00:28,587
Merely to compete in these events
would've been accomplishment enough,
701
01:00:28,670 --> 01:00:31,048
but Jim achieved victory again.
702
01:00:32,132 --> 01:00:36,011
Another great victory for himself
and for his country.
703
01:00:45,270 --> 01:00:46,980
When it was over, the King of Sweden
704
01:00:47,064 --> 01:00:51,443
asked to meet Jim Thorpe,
to pay personal tribute.
705
01:00:57,115 --> 01:01:00,202
Sir, you are the greatest athlete
in the world.
706
01:01:01,453 --> 01:01:03,413
Thank you, Your Majesty.
707
01:02:14,818 --> 01:02:19,740
As President of the Alumni Council,
I want to welcome Jim back home.
708
01:02:20,365 --> 01:02:23,160
I know that he's
been acclaimed all over the world,
709
01:02:23,243 --> 01:02:27,414
but no one is more proud of him
than we here at Carlisle.
710
01:02:27,539 --> 01:02:30,375
The example that he's set
for this student body,
711
01:02:30,459 --> 01:02:33,337
even those of us who have graduated,
712
01:02:33,378 --> 01:02:36,715
is expressed much better
than I could ever express it,
713
01:02:36,757 --> 01:02:39,760
in this letter
which I am going to read to you.
714
01:02:42,554 --> 01:02:46,725
You Mr.Thorpe, have set a high standard
of physical development
715
01:02:46,808 --> 01:02:50,979
which is only attained
by right living and right thinking.
716
01:02:51,063 --> 01:02:53,357
And your victories will serve as an incentive
717
01:02:53,398 --> 01:02:55,526
to all to improve those qualities
718
01:02:55,609 --> 01:02:59,238
which characterize the best type
of American citizen.
719
01:02:59,321 --> 01:03:02,741
It is my earnest wish that the future
will bring you success
720
01:03:02,783 --> 01:03:05,202
in your chosen field of endeavor.
721
01:03:05,619 --> 01:03:11,333
With heartiest congratulations,
I am sincerely yours William Howard Taft,
722
01:03:11,416 --> 01:03:13,377
President of the United States.
723
01:03:30,644 --> 01:03:33,272
Oh Jim darling, I'm so proud of you.
724
01:03:35,148 --> 01:03:37,734
- Hey. Over here.
- Hey. Hey.
725
01:03:40,612 --> 01:03:42,614
Hold still for a picture.
726
01:03:44,658 --> 01:03:46,952
- How you like to live in Virginia?
- Virginia?
727
01:03:46,994 --> 01:03:48,704
A school down there
offered me a coaching job.
728
01:03:48,787 --> 01:03:50,455
Oh Jim.
729
01:03:50,914 --> 01:03:52,958
That's great, that's great. Hold it.
730
01:03:53,041 --> 01:03:54,418
- Did you get it?
- Got it.
731
01:03:56,587 --> 01:03:58,088
Bye.
732
01:03:58,297 --> 01:03:59,882
Bye.
733
01:04:00,424 --> 01:04:01,675
Bye.
734
01:04:04,178 --> 01:04:06,138
Mr. Warner, this telegram just came for you.
735
01:04:06,180 --> 01:04:07,723
Thanks, White Eagle.
736
01:04:16,273 --> 01:04:19,651
It wasn't a telegram, it was a bombshell.
737
01:04:27,201 --> 01:04:29,328
According to our information Mr.Thorpe,
738
01:04:29,411 --> 01:04:33,165
you played baseball one summer
with the Rocky Mount team
739
01:04:33,248 --> 01:04:35,667
of the Carolina Eastern League.
Is that correct?
740
01:04:35,709 --> 01:04:38,420
- Yes sir.
- What name did you play under?
741
01:04:39,546 --> 01:04:42,633
Why, my own name.
What other name would I use?
742
01:04:42,716 --> 01:04:44,009
You certainly are aware Jim,
743
01:04:44,092 --> 01:04:46,428
that college athletes
sometimes attempt to make money
744
01:04:46,512 --> 01:04:48,597
playing under assumed names.
745
01:04:48,680 --> 01:04:52,017
If I had to do something under any other
name than my own, I wouldn't do it.
746
01:04:52,059 --> 01:04:56,021
- But you admit that you played baseball?
- Yes, of course, I admit it.
747
01:04:56,438 --> 01:05:01,068
This is a very serious charge Mr.Thorpe.
Do you have any defense to offer?
748
01:05:03,529 --> 01:05:06,490
- No sir.
- No defense at all?
749
01:05:06,865 --> 01:05:11,370
I don't know what to defend.
I can't see that I've done anything wrong.
750
01:05:11,453 --> 01:05:16,708
- You did accept money?
- Yes, for room, board and expenses only.
751
01:05:17,209 --> 01:05:19,545
I wasn't playing for the money
that was in it.
752
01:05:19,586 --> 01:05:23,048
I like baseball. It seemed like a good way
to keep in training over the summer.
753
01:05:23,090 --> 01:05:25,425
Is there anything further you wish to say?
754
01:05:25,551 --> 01:05:29,012
Only that if I've done anything wrong,
I'm terribly sorry.
755
01:05:29,096 --> 01:05:32,558
- But I didn't know about these rules.
- Jim, ignorance is no excuse.
756
01:05:32,599 --> 01:05:36,436
- I'd like to say something please.
- Please sit down Mr.Thorpe.
757
01:05:36,520 --> 01:05:38,355
Mr. Warner.
758
01:05:38,438 --> 01:05:43,694
I just want to say gentlemen,
that ignorance sometimes is an excuse.
759
01:05:43,735 --> 01:05:47,155
Our boys at Carlisle come to us
from the reservation.
760
01:05:47,239 --> 01:05:50,367
The government pays their expenses at school,
761
01:05:50,450 --> 01:05:52,995
but that doesn't make them professionals.
762
01:05:53,078 --> 01:05:55,289
In the summer, when the government
stops paying their expenses,
763
01:05:55,372 --> 01:05:57,624
they have to earn their keep somehow.
764
01:05:58,584 --> 01:06:02,337
Yes Jim played ball one summer
for a small amount of money
765
01:06:02,421 --> 01:06:05,257
to cover his room, board and expenses.
766
01:06:05,299 --> 01:06:07,801
Does that make him a professional?
767
01:06:07,885 --> 01:06:10,888
If we're going to stick
to the letter of the law, yes.
768
01:06:10,929 --> 01:06:13,515
But in this case, should we?
769
01:06:13,599 --> 01:06:16,643
We all know that at best
there is a fine, vague line,
770
01:06:16,768 --> 01:06:19,521
between amateurism and professionalism.
771
01:06:20,272 --> 01:06:23,984
Jim drove honestly and sincerely
to a great goal.
772
01:06:24,067 --> 01:06:28,197
He worked and fought his heart out
to win those Olympic crowns.
773
01:06:28,280 --> 01:06:31,575
So far as I'm concerned,
he's a Simon-pure athlete.
774
01:06:32,492 --> 01:06:36,205
You mustn't take those medals
away from him gentlemen.
775
01:06:36,288 --> 01:06:38,123
You mustn't.
776
01:06:38,207 --> 01:06:42,377
Thank you very much Mr.Warner.
Thank you Mr.Thorpe.
777
01:06:42,461 --> 01:06:44,922
We'll advise you of our decision.
778
01:06:51,637 --> 01:06:55,015
I see. No, I don't agree.
779
01:06:55,098 --> 01:06:58,477
However, if that's your decision,
gentlemen, there's nothing more I can say.
780
01:06:58,936 --> 01:07:00,270
Thank you.
781
01:07:08,820 --> 01:07:10,864
It's no use Jim. They wouldn't listen to me.
782
01:07:10,948 --> 01:07:12,324
It's final.
783
01:07:12,908 --> 01:07:15,494
Your records have been stricken
from the book.
784
01:07:15,577 --> 01:07:18,539
They've ordered the return
of all medals and trophies.
785
01:07:18,622 --> 01:07:21,542
And you're barred from
further amateur competition.
786
01:07:30,843 --> 01:07:32,970
It's a rotten deal for you,
787
01:07:33,053 --> 01:07:35,889
but the important thing is that you did win.
788
01:07:36,849 --> 01:07:39,893
What about that coaching job
down in Virginia?
789
01:07:39,977 --> 01:07:41,687
That's gone too Jim.
790
01:07:42,688 --> 01:07:45,023
In view of the so-called scandal
and notoriety,
791
01:07:45,107 --> 01:07:47,985
they've decided to postpone their decision.
792
01:08:01,415 --> 01:08:05,711
Darling, I'm sure they'll renew
their coaching offer when this blows over.
793
01:08:05,752 --> 01:08:07,337
I'm not waiting.
794
01:08:09,047 --> 01:08:13,051
This job of mine gets tougher and tougher.
I'm going to need help next year.
795
01:08:13,135 --> 01:08:15,179
I don't want any charity.
796
01:08:15,220 --> 01:08:18,223
They say I'm a professional
because I played a little baseball.
797
01:08:18,307 --> 01:08:20,601
Well, I'm going to turn pro
and really get paid for it.
798
01:08:20,684 --> 01:08:23,020
- Darling.
- Don't you worry Margaret.
799
01:08:23,061 --> 01:08:25,856
I know what it takes now. We'll make out.
800
01:08:28,025 --> 01:08:29,735
What a sap.
801
01:08:29,776 --> 01:08:32,946
Working, sweating,
training to go to the Olympics.
802
01:08:33,030 --> 01:08:34,489
For what?
803
01:08:36,950 --> 01:08:41,246
Give them back the whole batch Pop,
and tell them thanks for the loan.
804
01:08:57,221 --> 01:08:58,722
Oh Jim.
805
01:09:00,557 --> 01:09:04,102
Jim,
did you see my signal in the last inning?
806
01:09:04,186 --> 01:09:06,104
- Yeah, I saw it.
- Well, what was the signal?
807
01:09:06,188 --> 01:09:08,565
- Bunt.
- Why didn't you?
808
01:09:08,649 --> 01:09:10,275
He threw one low and outside
the way I like them.
809
01:09:10,359 --> 01:09:13,529
- That'll just cost you $50 Jim.
- Why? I got the hit, didn't I?
810
01:09:13,612 --> 01:09:14,613
That's right.
811
01:09:14,696 --> 01:09:16,823
But you're a member of a team and I run it.
812
01:09:16,907 --> 01:09:20,536
When I give a signal, I want it followed.
Just remember that.
813
01:09:22,496 --> 01:09:24,206
You were a little bit rough on him,
weren't you John?
814
01:09:24,289 --> 01:09:28,752
Maybe. But he needs the discipline.
If it's going to be every man for himself,
815
01:09:28,836 --> 01:09:30,963
we wouldn't even be able to beat Brooklyn.
816
01:09:38,262 --> 01:09:42,975
Well, come on. Oh, you're getting so big.
817
01:09:43,016 --> 01:09:44,476
Is that you Jim?
818
01:09:44,518 --> 01:09:46,812
- Yes dear.
- Hello darling.
819
01:09:47,980 --> 01:09:50,524
- Here, hold him a second, will you?
- Oh, sure. Sure.
820
01:09:50,607 --> 01:09:53,110
Come here, fellow.
Come here to your daddy, eh?
821
01:09:53,151 --> 01:09:54,528
Well, come on, look at me.
822
01:09:54,611 --> 01:09:56,363
Has he had his bath today?
823
01:09:56,446 --> 01:09:58,448
- Can I rub him down?
- Of course.
824
01:09:58,532 --> 01:09:59,533
Come here.
825
01:10:02,369 --> 01:10:05,247
Oh, you sweet little thing. What's that?
826
01:10:05,330 --> 01:10:07,291
You're not going to cry now, are you?
827
01:10:09,001 --> 01:10:12,421
- Where's the baby oil?
- On the table.
828
01:10:15,007 --> 01:10:18,635
What's the matter, eh? You unhappy?
Didn't your mama feed you yet?
829
01:10:18,719 --> 01:10:21,805
Didn't she? You're husky.
830
01:10:21,930 --> 01:10:23,974
- Margaret?
- What?
831
01:10:24,141 --> 01:10:26,018
Isn't he a little soft?
832
01:10:26,518 --> 01:10:28,395
I should hope so.
833
01:10:29,354 --> 01:10:31,190
When is he going to walk?
834
01:10:31,273 --> 01:10:35,569
Well, he may be Jim Thorpe, Jr.,
but he's not going to walk at eight months.
835
01:10:35,652 --> 01:10:37,112
How did it go today?
836
01:10:39,656 --> 01:10:41,700
I've decided to quit the Giants.
837
01:10:42,618 --> 01:10:43,660
Quit? Why?
838
01:10:43,744 --> 01:10:45,913
Well, McGraw and I don't get along very well.
839
01:10:45,996 --> 01:10:49,124
Oh, listen, there's a bunch of fellows
out in Ohio have a wonderful new idea.
840
01:10:49,208 --> 01:10:51,126
A professional football league
and they made me an offer.
841
01:10:51,210 --> 01:10:56,215
- There's a great future in it.
- Isn't there a future in baseball?
842
01:10:56,298 --> 01:10:59,218
Listen to your mama.
What does she know about it, eh?
843
01:10:59,301 --> 01:11:02,554
In football we can get out there and run.
Yes, we can.
844
01:11:02,596 --> 01:11:05,641
We can pack that old pigskin
down the field, tear through the line
845
01:11:05,724 --> 01:11:10,646
out into the open and nobody can stop us.
We don't have to bunt, we can go.
846
01:11:11,396 --> 01:11:17,861
You, me, go. In the morning. Hunt buffalo.
847
01:11:18,487 --> 01:11:22,908
Find them. Shoot them.
Kill them. Bring them home.
848
01:11:22,991 --> 01:11:28,247
Cut them up. Cook them.
Eat them. Fill them up. Be happy.
849
01:11:29,831 --> 01:11:32,584
Find squaw. Love squaw.
850
01:11:33,752 --> 01:11:39,049
- Big happiness forever.
- Big crazy man, your father.
851
01:12:23,468 --> 01:12:27,181
So Jim became one of the pioneers
of professional football
852
01:12:27,264 --> 01:12:29,183
and its greatest star.
853
01:12:29,892 --> 01:12:32,394
But now even football
had to take second place
854
01:12:32,477 --> 01:12:35,606
to his son
around whom his whole life revolved.
855
01:12:43,822 --> 01:12:45,157
Hey, what's this all about?
856
01:12:45,199 --> 01:12:47,159
You can't run off the field
in the middle of practice.
857
01:12:47,242 --> 01:12:48,660
We got a tough game Saturday.
858
01:12:48,702 --> 01:12:51,455
I know Tom. But I promised to take
the boy to the park this afternoon.
859
01:12:51,496 --> 01:12:52,706
But it's not right Jim.
860
01:12:52,789 --> 01:12:55,667
If they see you go, they'll all want to go.
You know these boys.
861
01:12:55,751 --> 01:12:57,503
I'm sorry,
but I'll make it up to you another time.
862
01:12:57,586 --> 01:12:58,837
Let's go Jim.
863
01:12:58,879 --> 01:13:01,048
Jim Thorpe, Jr.
864
01:13:01,131 --> 01:13:04,801
For in this boy Jim saw the fulfillment
of a great dream.
865
01:13:04,843 --> 01:13:08,180
The name Jim Thorpe back in the record books.
866
01:13:08,263 --> 01:13:12,559
The name Jim Thorpe again
on the trophies of great achievements.
867
01:13:12,643 --> 01:13:16,021
Trophies and medals
which would never be taken away.
868
01:13:17,064 --> 01:13:19,650
Yes, that was a pretty good jump
you made today.
869
01:13:19,691 --> 01:13:21,902
Three feet, that isn't bad.
870
01:13:21,985 --> 01:13:23,445
Hey, what's the matter?
871
01:13:23,529 --> 01:13:26,365
Guess my nose is in training too, Dad.
It keeps running.
872
01:13:26,448 --> 01:13:30,077
Did I hear somebody sneeze?
You get right into bed, young man.
873
01:13:30,160 --> 01:13:31,453
Ok, that's it.
874
01:13:31,537 --> 01:13:34,915
One of the kids at school said
you aren't the greatest that ever lived.
875
01:13:34,998 --> 01:13:38,293
He said it was some guy named Hercules.
I socked him.
876
01:13:38,377 --> 01:13:40,128
- You did?
- Jim.
877
01:13:40,712 --> 01:13:42,548
Your mother is right son.
You mustn't do a thing like that.
878
01:13:42,631 --> 01:13:45,467
A fellow is entitled to have his
own opinion without being hit for it.
879
01:13:45,551 --> 01:13:47,511
Now you tell him tomorrow
that you're sorry. You hear?
880
01:13:47,553 --> 01:13:51,139
Ok, Dad. But I can't tomorrow.
I'm going with you to Chicago.
881
01:13:51,223 --> 01:13:53,767
Oh, yes, that's right.
Well, the first thing when you get back.
882
01:13:53,851 --> 01:13:56,436
Alright, now, off to bed.
Athletes need lots of sleep.
883
01:13:56,520 --> 01:13:59,606
Here we go. Up. Get those feet out. Head up.
884
01:13:59,690 --> 01:14:04,278
Hold it. Attaboy. In you go.
885
01:14:05,988 --> 01:14:08,740
- Good night sonny.
- Good night Mom.
886
01:14:08,782 --> 01:14:10,742
- Sleep tight.
- Good night.
887
01:14:10,784 --> 01:14:13,829
- Good night son.
- Good night, Dad.
888
01:14:18,333 --> 01:14:21,378
You were right Jimmy.
That Hercules fellow, he wasn't so much.
889
01:14:25,340 --> 01:14:28,635
I wish you wouldn't take him
with you tomorrow.
890
01:14:28,719 --> 01:14:32,472
He's missed too much school as it is
with all this traveling around.
891
01:14:32,556 --> 01:14:34,808
Besides, he's got the sniffles.
892
01:14:34,892 --> 01:14:38,854
You know, I can't understand it but
he doesn't seem to be very good at things.
893
01:14:38,937 --> 01:14:40,647
Why, when I was his age
I could jump any fence.
894
01:14:40,731 --> 01:14:42,858
Run faster than a coyote.
895
01:14:42,941 --> 01:14:45,068
- But Jimmy isn't you dear.
- But he's getting better.
896
01:14:45,110 --> 01:14:46,737
You should've seen him in the park
this afternoon.
897
01:14:46,778 --> 01:14:50,073
Why, he tackled me so hard he almost
knocked me down. Honest.
898
01:14:50,115 --> 01:14:52,201
There are other things besides athletics,
you know.
899
01:14:52,284 --> 01:14:55,621
Not for the Thorpes.
Did I ever tell you about my father?
900
01:14:55,704 --> 01:14:59,291
When he was 50 years old
he was still the best man in the county.
901
01:14:59,374 --> 01:15:02,628
And there were some
mighty tough ones around too.
902
01:15:04,505 --> 01:15:07,716
You still think this
Thorpe's alright, don't you?
903
01:15:07,799 --> 01:15:10,260
Oh Jim, don't please.
904
01:15:12,888 --> 01:15:14,431
I'll tell you what.
905
01:15:14,515 --> 01:15:19,520
If it'll make you feel any better,
then I, I won't take him with me tomorrow.
906
01:15:19,603 --> 01:15:23,190
- But you'll have to tell him. Not me.
- I will.
907
01:15:46,964 --> 01:15:49,341
Do you think I ought to send
for my husband Doctor?
908
01:15:49,424 --> 01:15:50,801
He's in Chicago.
909
01:15:50,843 --> 01:15:53,470
Course, I don't want to worry him
if it isn't necessary.
910
01:15:53,554 --> 01:15:58,141
Well, there's no cause
for great alarm just yet Mrs. Thorpe.
911
01:15:58,183 --> 01:16:02,563
The current epidemic is pretty virulent,
but the boy is strong.
912
01:16:02,646 --> 01:16:06,650
We should know by this evening
which way this thing is going to turn.
913
01:16:06,692 --> 01:16:08,443
I'll be back later.
914
01:16:09,862 --> 01:16:13,574
If it will make you feel better,
I'll bring a specialist for consultation.
915
01:16:13,657 --> 01:16:17,035
- Yes, thank you.
- Goodbye Mrs. Thorpe.
916
01:16:24,209 --> 01:16:27,171
Can't you please try to put
this call through?
917
01:16:27,254 --> 01:16:30,716
Mr. Jim Thorpe, the Bellmore Hotel, Chicago.
918
01:16:30,757 --> 01:16:34,052
Yes. Yes please call me.
919
01:16:34,386 --> 01:16:36,513
I'll wait here by the phone.
920
01:16:38,724 --> 01:16:40,100
Here he is.
921
01:16:41,727 --> 01:16:46,106
- Hold it a second Jim.
- Sure. Come on boys, get into this.
922
01:16:46,190 --> 01:16:48,025
Good. Just like that.
923
01:16:48,901 --> 01:16:51,987
- Once more Jim. Big smile, eh?
- Alright.
924
01:16:52,571 --> 01:16:53,906
Thank you.
925
01:16:55,699 --> 01:16:58,702
Want to make a prediction
about the game today?
926
01:16:58,785 --> 01:17:02,080
I don't make any predictions son,
just touchdowns.
927
01:17:02,873 --> 01:17:05,125
- Alright boys, let's go.
- Hello?
928
01:17:05,250 --> 01:17:08,086
Yes. Yes, I hear you, operator.
929
01:17:08,128 --> 01:17:11,465
I'm very sorry,
Mr. Thorpe's room doesn't answer.
930
01:17:11,840 --> 01:17:15,052
Well, hold on a minute, operator,
I'll have him paged.
931
01:17:16,845 --> 01:17:18,514
Thanks a lot.
932
01:17:22,851 --> 01:17:24,394
This telegram came for you
a little while ago.
933
01:17:24,478 --> 01:17:28,398
- Oh, thank you, Sandy.
- If it's another offer Jim, take me along.
934
01:17:36,615 --> 01:17:39,868
All I can say is, I don't know how you won
today because you were so lousy.
935
01:17:39,952 --> 01:17:41,245
Thompson, Morgan.
936
01:17:41,286 --> 01:17:43,539
You're getting under those punts
like a couple of school girls.
937
01:17:43,622 --> 01:17:44,957
And the rest of you guys,
938
01:17:45,040 --> 01:17:47,376
you weren't blocking,
you were playing patty-cake.
939
01:17:47,459 --> 01:17:50,879
Practice at 10:00 in
the morning and I mean 10:00.
940
01:17:51,547 --> 01:17:54,550
Well, I trust Mr.Thorpe,
that you will honor us with your presence.
941
01:17:54,633 --> 01:17:56,677
You haven't got your kid here for an excuse.
942
01:17:56,760 --> 01:18:00,389
Practice at 10:00 in
the morning. And the rest...
943
01:18:00,973 --> 01:18:02,057
Jim.
944
01:18:03,350 --> 01:18:04,434
Jim.
945
01:18:23,829 --> 01:18:26,373
Tom, look.
946
01:18:41,263 --> 01:18:44,516
I'm sorry Jim. I didn't know.
947
01:18:53,984 --> 01:18:56,862
Jim continued to play professional football.
948
01:18:58,655 --> 01:19:01,116
He still looked good out on the field,
949
01:19:01,200 --> 01:19:05,287
but he'd begun to retreat
back into the old hard shell,
950
01:19:05,370 --> 01:19:07,789
trying to escape from his bitterness.
951
01:19:08,999 --> 01:19:11,627
He moved aimlessly from one team to another.
952
01:19:18,550 --> 01:19:19,968
Another one?
953
01:19:33,023 --> 01:19:34,233
Come in.
954
01:19:47,913 --> 01:19:48,956
Surprise. Margaret.
955
01:19:49,039 --> 01:19:51,792
- Margaret.
- Happy Thanksgiving. Come on.
956
01:19:53,168 --> 01:19:54,878
Oh Ed.
957
01:19:55,128 --> 01:19:57,339
- And Peter.
- Margaret, how are you?
958
01:19:57,422 --> 01:19:59,550
Little Boy, hey.
959
01:19:59,633 --> 01:20:02,094
Thanksgiving comes but once a year,
we thought we'd come with it.
960
01:20:02,135 --> 01:20:05,055
I bumped into these lugs down
buying tickets to the game today.
961
01:20:05,097 --> 01:20:08,100
- We decided to make it a grand reunion.
- What a wonderful surprise.
962
01:20:08,183 --> 01:20:09,601
- Jim will be delighted.
- Where is he?
963
01:20:09,643 --> 01:20:11,603
Oh, he just went down
to the corner to get a paper.
964
01:20:11,687 --> 01:20:12,938
- Here, will you take these?
- Sure.
965
01:20:12,980 --> 01:20:14,439
- I must look awful.
- No.
966
01:20:14,523 --> 01:20:17,192
Excuse me. Make yourselves at home.
967
01:20:18,944 --> 01:20:21,572
Little Boy,
I thought you had a ranch out West.
968
01:20:21,655 --> 01:20:24,825
- I came East to see my lawyer.
- He's a man of affairs now.
969
01:20:24,908 --> 01:20:27,786
Eight hundred head of cattle
and still growing.
970
01:20:27,870 --> 01:20:29,454
He certainly looks it.
971
01:20:29,538 --> 01:20:31,957
- How's your girl?
- Oh, she's not my girl anymore.
972
01:20:31,999 --> 01:20:34,376
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- She's my wife.
973
01:20:35,627 --> 01:20:38,130
He's not only making money,
he's making jokes now too.
974
01:20:38,172 --> 01:20:40,174
You look pretty prosperous yourself Peter.
975
01:20:40,257 --> 01:20:42,593
Oh, this is just a front.
I'm in a new business now.
976
01:20:42,634 --> 01:20:45,637
Radio. But, believe me,
it'll never replace the phonograph.
977
01:20:45,721 --> 01:20:49,057
- Play one of those Pete.
- I'd better get these in some water.
978
01:20:49,141 --> 01:20:52,769
Open some of that candy.
I'll be back in a second.
979
01:20:52,895 --> 01:20:55,772
- How's your law practice Ed?
- Booming.
980
01:20:55,814 --> 01:20:59,359
I'm saving my money
so I can buy back Manhattan Island.
981
01:20:59,985 --> 01:21:02,738
- Can I help?
- No, I'll manage, thanks.
982
01:21:03,655 --> 01:21:06,909
Ed, I can't tell you how happy I am
to see you all.
983
01:21:06,992 --> 01:21:10,162
- Jim will be too.
- How is the old war horse?
984
01:21:10,204 --> 01:21:13,999
- I never hear from him anymore.
- He's fine.
985
01:21:15,209 --> 01:21:17,794
- Sure?
- Course, I'm sure.
986
01:21:19,796 --> 01:21:22,424
Ed, I'm worried.
Something is happened to Jim.
987
01:21:22,508 --> 01:21:25,969
Something is gone out of him.
Jimmy's death twisted him inside.
988
01:21:26,053 --> 01:21:30,891
It's almost as though he blamed himself.
I can't seem to reach him anymore.
989
01:21:30,974 --> 01:21:32,351
He's still playing great football.
990
01:21:32,434 --> 01:21:34,770
Only Jim could keep playing football and...
991
01:21:34,853 --> 01:21:37,606
Yes, I know. It gets around.
992
01:21:37,856 --> 01:21:39,316
He spends his time with people
993
01:21:39,358 --> 01:21:42,069
he wouldn't have wasted 10 minutes on before.
994
01:21:42,152 --> 01:21:46,406
They flatter them, he buys them drinks.
They tell him what he wants to hear.
995
01:21:46,490 --> 01:21:49,993
Ed, if he'd only quit playing football.
His heart isn't in it.
996
01:21:50,077 --> 01:21:53,288
He always wanted to be a coach,
he won't admit it.
997
01:21:54,790 --> 01:21:56,959
Margaret, I...
998
01:21:57,042 --> 01:22:00,879
Hey, what's all the gabbing?
We're wasting good music in there.
999
01:22:00,921 --> 01:22:02,589
Come on Margaret.
1000
01:22:05,801 --> 01:22:10,013
- Oh, grab the vase, water boy.
- Water boy.
1001
01:22:10,430 --> 01:22:14,101
- You're still the greatest dancer.
- Water boy.
1002
01:22:29,992 --> 01:22:31,410
- Hello Jim.
- Jim.
1003
01:22:31,451 --> 01:22:33,453
How are you, Bright Path?
1004
01:22:37,332 --> 01:22:40,294
Carlisle, Carlisle, Indians, Indians, yeah.
1005
01:22:41,253 --> 01:22:45,591
Gosh, it's good to see you fellows.
Little Boy, how I've missed you.
1006
01:22:45,674 --> 01:22:48,093
I wouldn't have this
if I had you around to block for me.
1007
01:22:48,135 --> 01:22:51,847
- But I'd have a busted knee.
- Gee, you look great.
1008
01:22:52,306 --> 01:22:54,892
- You mean it?
- I've never seen you look better.
1009
01:22:54,933 --> 01:22:58,729
- Gee, I never felt better.
- Still checking your press notices, I see.
1010
01:22:58,770 --> 01:23:01,148
Yeah. That's right.
1011
01:23:02,441 --> 01:23:05,777
There's a hot one in there today
by this fellow named Lacey.
1012
01:23:05,819 --> 01:23:07,279
Sit down, I'll read it you.
1013
01:23:07,404 --> 01:23:10,741
Sure. Pull up a chair, Little Boy. Sit down.
1014
01:23:11,909 --> 01:23:15,621
He starts off by saying that I'm a champion
1015
01:23:15,704 --> 01:23:17,789
in everything I ever tried.
1016
01:23:18,290 --> 01:23:20,375
Then he says,
1017
01:23:20,459 --> 01:23:24,296
So it is with deep regret
that we witness the perceptible breakup.
1018
01:23:24,379 --> 01:23:28,800
Breakup, get that. Of the greatest
athletic machine of all time.
1019
01:23:28,884 --> 01:23:30,802
A breakup
that might have been postponed for years
1020
01:23:30,844 --> 01:23:32,513
if he stayed in training.
1021
01:23:32,596 --> 01:23:35,349
- What do you think of a drip like that, eh?
- Oh, well...
1022
01:23:35,432 --> 01:23:37,226
He should've seen me
against the Packers last week.
1023
01:23:37,309 --> 01:23:39,811
- I ran 70 yards for a touchdown, 70 yards.
- Is that right?
1024
01:23:39,895 --> 01:23:43,815
Margaret. Margaret, tell them what I did
to the Bulldogs out in Cleveland.
1025
01:23:43,857 --> 01:23:45,734
Well, go on, tell them.
1026
01:23:45,817 --> 01:23:48,987
- He ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
- What else?
1027
01:23:49,029 --> 01:23:50,989
He caught a pass
and ran for another touchdown.
1028
01:23:51,073 --> 01:23:53,367
- How many yards?
- Forty-eight.
1029
01:23:53,450 --> 01:23:57,329
And that's not all. I made six more points.
I kicked two extra drop-kicks.
1030
01:23:57,412 --> 01:24:01,375
Does that sound like I'm breaking up?
Well, does it?
1031
01:24:03,293 --> 01:24:06,713
Poor fellow.
Maybe I will come back and help him.
1032
01:24:11,677 --> 01:24:13,512
Well...
1033
01:24:14,680 --> 01:24:18,016
- Well fellas, I think we'd better be going.
- Oh, now wait a minute. You just got here.
1034
01:24:18,100 --> 01:24:19,601
There's a million things I want to ask you.
1035
01:24:19,685 --> 01:24:22,604
I know but it's less
than two hours to game time,
1036
01:24:22,688 --> 01:24:26,275
and I think you better get some rest,
you broken-down old war horse.
1037
01:24:26,733 --> 01:24:28,193
Well, when am I going to see you again?
1038
01:24:28,235 --> 01:24:30,320
How about Thanksgiving dinner
after the game at Antonio's?
1039
01:24:30,404 --> 01:24:31,864
- Oh, that's fine.
- Good.
1040
01:24:31,905 --> 01:24:33,907
The gathering of the tribe.
1041
01:24:33,991 --> 01:24:35,367
- How about it Margaret?
- I'd love to.
1042
01:24:35,409 --> 01:24:36,702
- I'm sorry you're leaving.
- Bye Margaret.
1043
01:24:36,743 --> 01:24:38,078
- Bye Pete.
- See you tonight Jim.
1044
01:24:38,161 --> 01:24:40,497
- We'll meet you at 7:00.
- We'll see you tonight.
1045
01:24:40,539 --> 01:24:42,833
- Show us something out there today Jim.
- You bet I will.
1046
01:24:42,875 --> 01:24:45,127
Be great
to see that old fireball in action again.
1047
01:24:45,210 --> 01:24:48,046
And how. And I don't mean Hi.
1048
01:24:48,213 --> 01:24:49,339
- Goodbye Jim.
- So long Jim.
1049
01:24:49,423 --> 01:24:50,883
Goodbye Margaret.
1050
01:25:05,606 --> 01:25:08,650
I never realized how much I missed them.
1051
01:25:08,734 --> 01:25:12,070
It was wonderful seeing them all again,
wasn't it?
1052
01:25:12,112 --> 01:25:13,530
It sure was.
1053
01:25:15,699 --> 01:25:18,660
Darling, why don't you lie down for awhile?
1054
01:25:18,744 --> 01:25:21,246
- You've got plenty of time.
- Yeah.
1055
01:25:21,872 --> 01:25:23,665
Yeah, I think I will.
1056
01:25:32,758 --> 01:25:35,969
My goodness, whatever am I going to do
with all this candy?
1057
01:25:56,990 --> 01:25:58,200
He's a liar Jimmy.
1058
01:26:00,118 --> 01:26:01,411
He's a liar.
1059
01:26:02,329 --> 01:26:05,666
We Thorpes never break up. He's a liar.
1060
01:26:15,968 --> 01:26:18,762
- Which one of you guys is Lacey?
- I'm Lacey.
1061
01:26:21,640 --> 01:26:23,517
Well, I'm Thorpe.
1062
01:26:58,135 --> 01:27:02,389
I didn't hear from Jim after that,
but I never lost track of him.
1063
01:27:02,514 --> 01:27:05,142
Once in a while bits of news
about him drifted back.
1064
01:27:06,101 --> 01:27:08,187
Rather disturbing news.
1065
01:27:08,270 --> 01:27:09,730
Put him down.
1066
01:27:10,189 --> 01:27:11,481
Come on.
1067
01:27:12,316 --> 01:27:15,694
- Jim, old boy, you sure are.
- Drinks on you, Buck.
1068
01:27:15,736 --> 01:27:18,405
- Ok. Set them up.
- Hey. Wait a minute. I won, didn't I?
1069
01:27:18,488 --> 01:27:20,115
- You certainly did.
- They're on me.
1070
01:27:21,200 --> 01:27:23,202
You got a letter from Ed.
1071
01:27:25,204 --> 01:27:27,915
Yeah? What's he say?
1072
01:27:28,624 --> 01:27:31,084
He's established title
to your government land in Oklahoma.
1073
01:27:31,168 --> 01:27:34,254
A hundred and sixty acres.
Isn't that wonderful?
1074
01:27:34,338 --> 01:27:36,340
What's wonderful about it?
1075
01:27:37,633 --> 01:27:39,092
Well, I thought...
1076
01:27:39,176 --> 01:27:41,553
I mean Ed says
it will have to be sold for taxes
1077
01:27:41,637 --> 01:27:43,388
unless somebody goes back and works it.
1078
01:27:43,472 --> 01:27:45,599
Yeah, well, let him sell it.
1079
01:27:46,099 --> 01:27:48,185
I'd like to see Ed go back.
That's what I'd like to see.
1080
01:27:48,268 --> 01:27:50,979
- Ed is a lawyer.
- Yeah? Well, I'm a football player.
1081
01:27:51,063 --> 01:27:52,564
You can't be a football player forever.
1082
01:27:52,648 --> 01:27:55,275
Oh, stop nagging me. Let me alone, will you?
1083
01:27:57,903 --> 01:28:00,531
We could borrow enough on the land
so we could build a little house.
1084
01:28:00,614 --> 01:28:03,700
It would be good for us, for both of us.
I don't say it has to be forever.
1085
01:28:03,742 --> 01:28:05,118
But just long enough so that we could...
1086
01:28:05,202 --> 01:28:06,912
They'd all like to see me go back
to the reservation, wouldn't they?
1087
01:28:06,995 --> 01:28:08,497
You'd like to see me go back, wouldn't you?
1088
01:28:08,580 --> 01:28:11,041
- Jim, I didn't say that.
- Good old Jim Thorpe.
1089
01:28:11,124 --> 01:28:13,168
Back in the blanket where he belongs.
1090
01:28:13,252 --> 01:28:16,338
Sitting in front of a teepee
smoking a corncob pipe.
1091
01:28:16,421 --> 01:28:17,881
Can't get into any trouble.
1092
01:28:17,965 --> 01:28:19,633
- No money, no firewater.
- Jim please.
1093
01:28:19,716 --> 01:28:21,927
- Stupid, illiterate Indian boy.
- Jim, stop.
1094
01:28:22,010 --> 01:28:25,430
Make plenty of fine, handmade moccasins.
Bracelets with pretty beads.
1095
01:28:25,472 --> 01:28:27,641
Sell them to tourists at the railway station.
1096
01:28:27,724 --> 01:28:29,810
Make lots of fine wampum for squaws.
1097
01:28:29,893 --> 01:28:30,894
Stop it, stop it.
1098
01:28:30,978 --> 01:28:32,479
- Raise lots of papooses.
- Stop it.
1099
01:28:32,563 --> 01:28:35,899
- Teach them to beg from tourists.
- Stop it. Stop it.
1100
01:29:10,934 --> 01:29:13,020
I see you're here, anyhow.
1101
01:29:13,103 --> 01:29:16,273
People that sleep with their clothes on.
I don't understand it.
1102
01:29:19,276 --> 01:29:21,445
She took everything with her.
1103
01:29:21,570 --> 01:29:24,323
Your wife left early this morning
and didn't pay the bill.
1104
01:29:24,406 --> 01:29:29,119
$27.50 Mr.Thorpe. $27.50.
Two-and-a-half weeks.
1105
01:29:29,161 --> 01:29:31,246
I warn you, we don't tolerate deadbeats
1106
01:29:31,330 --> 01:29:33,832
and I have the authorities behind me on that.
1107
01:29:33,916 --> 01:29:36,502
I suppose it's some sort
of a game you two work.
1108
01:29:36,585 --> 01:29:39,421
She sneaks out with everything of value
and you wait to be thrown out.
1109
01:29:39,505 --> 01:29:42,966
Now, don't try any rough stuff,
I got the authorities behind me.
1110
01:29:43,050 --> 01:29:46,136
Just because you're a football player
doesn't mean to say that I'm afraid of you.
1111
01:29:46,220 --> 01:29:48,889
I want this room by noon
and my money before you leave.
1112
01:29:48,972 --> 01:29:53,685
$27.50 Mr.Thorpe. $27.50.
And don't try to sneak out, either.
1113
01:29:53,727 --> 01:29:54,770
The authorities are friends of mine
1114
01:29:54,853 --> 01:29:56,980
and we know what to do
with deadbeats in this town.
1115
01:30:06,740 --> 01:30:10,536
- Hey, where you going?
- You the manager?
1116
01:30:10,619 --> 01:30:15,040
- Yeah. I'm running the show.
- Can you use a back?
1117
01:30:15,624 --> 01:30:18,085
I can always use a back.
1118
01:30:18,168 --> 01:30:19,878
Why? You know where I can find one?
1119
01:30:19,920 --> 01:30:22,840
- I can go.
- With what?
1120
01:30:23,799 --> 01:30:26,677
- Try me.
- Forget it, old-timer. Beat it.
1121
01:30:29,054 --> 01:30:30,305
Hey.
1122
01:30:31,139 --> 01:30:32,933
Wait. Wait a minute.
1123
01:30:33,892 --> 01:30:35,519
- Aren't you...
- Yeah.
1124
01:30:36,061 --> 01:30:37,145
Yeah.
1125
01:30:37,855 --> 01:30:40,232
- You got anything left Jim?
- I can still go.
1126
01:30:40,315 --> 01:30:43,026
- These kids are rough.
- I can handle them.
1127
01:30:44,695 --> 01:30:47,197
- Got your suit in there?
- Yeah.
1128
01:30:49,032 --> 01:30:51,410
Ok. If you start I'll pay you 10 bucks.
1129
01:30:51,493 --> 01:30:53,745
- Ten bucks?
- That's it Jim.
1130
01:30:54,913 --> 01:30:55,956
Alright.
1131
01:30:56,039 --> 01:30:59,001
- Where do I...
- You'll find some stuff in the locker room.
1132
01:31:13,432 --> 01:31:17,102
- Throw that bum out.
- Let's see some action.
1133
01:31:17,186 --> 01:31:20,647
- Let me carry the ball again.
- We'll wind up behind the goal post.
1134
01:31:20,731 --> 01:31:24,651
- Let me take it again, I tell you.
- Ok Jim. Take fullback.
1135
01:31:24,735 --> 01:31:26,403
Thirty-two on two.
1136
01:31:30,991 --> 01:31:33,452
Hut, one, two, three.
1137
01:31:52,387 --> 01:31:53,680
He's out.
1138
01:32:00,646 --> 01:32:03,482
- Harrison for Thorpe.
- Harrison for Thorpe.
1139
01:32:16,662 --> 01:32:18,288
Here it is. Here it is.
1140
01:32:18,372 --> 01:32:22,125
The greatest dance marathon in all history.
1141
01:32:22,167 --> 01:32:25,087
Don't fail to see this phenomenal spectacle
1142
01:32:25,170 --> 01:32:27,005
while you're in Los Angeles.
1143
01:32:27,089 --> 01:32:31,718
You can see the greatest athlete
of all times in person.
1144
01:32:31,885 --> 01:32:35,138
Jim Thorpe, the great Olympic champion.
1145
01:32:35,347 --> 01:32:40,227
Couple number 17.
On the floor for 42 hours without a break.
1146
01:32:40,310 --> 01:32:42,896
Let's give the little lady a big hand.
1147
01:32:42,980 --> 01:32:45,023
This turkey is laying
the biggest egg in history.
1148
01:32:45,107 --> 01:32:48,026
Well, we sold tickets for this rat race,
we got to go through with it.
1149
01:32:48,110 --> 01:32:50,195
But we don't need that cigar-store Indian.
1150
01:32:50,279 --> 01:32:52,197
Give him five bucks and let him blow.
1151
01:32:56,827 --> 01:32:59,037
I want to call your attention
to our orchestra ladies...
1152
01:32:59,121 --> 01:33:00,122
Hey.
1153
01:33:19,224 --> 01:33:21,268
- Hello Jim.
- Hello.
1154
01:33:27,399 --> 01:33:28,817
Hello Pop.
1155
01:33:35,490 --> 01:33:38,368
I saw the ad for this thing in the paper.
1156
01:33:41,330 --> 01:33:44,166
- It's been a long time Jim.
- Yeah.
1157
01:33:45,250 --> 01:33:47,878
Last I heard you were playing ball
somewhere in the middle west.
1158
01:33:47,920 --> 01:33:51,757
Yeah, well, I, I've
been moving around a lot, you know.
1159
01:33:54,593 --> 01:33:57,721
- What have you been doing?
- I'm coaching up at Stanford now.
1160
01:33:57,763 --> 01:34:00,974
Oh, yeah, yeah. That's right.
I heard about that.
1161
01:34:01,433 --> 01:34:03,393
Stanford Indians, isn't it?
1162
01:34:05,103 --> 01:34:09,274
- You seem to stick with the Indians.
- Yes, I guess it's a weakness.
1163
01:34:15,447 --> 01:34:18,784
Who do you suppose came up last fall
to see the big game?
1164
01:34:18,867 --> 01:34:21,912
Little Boy. With his wife and kids.
1165
01:34:22,538 --> 01:34:25,791
They look great. All of them.
1166
01:34:26,959 --> 01:34:30,212
Do you ever hear anything about...
1167
01:34:31,380 --> 01:34:34,341
- Margaret?
- Margaret married again.
1168
01:34:38,303 --> 01:34:43,725
- Is she, is she alright?
- Yes, fine. Fine.
1169
01:34:46,311 --> 01:34:50,774
Jim, that offer I made you a long time ago
still stands.
1170
01:34:51,984 --> 01:34:53,485
Forget it Pop.
1171
01:34:54,486 --> 01:34:57,030
Well, I guess you know what you want.
1172
01:34:58,282 --> 01:35:02,160
I've got a couple of tickets for the
opening of the Olympics tomorrow.
1173
01:35:02,202 --> 01:35:05,038
I thought you might like to come with me.
1174
01:35:07,165 --> 01:35:08,876
No, thanks.
1175
01:35:08,959 --> 01:35:11,628
Why don't you just come
for the opening ceremony?
1176
01:35:12,254 --> 01:35:16,425
You mean all that flag-waving routine?
That rah-rah stuff?
1177
01:35:16,508 --> 01:35:18,468
No, I've had my bellyful of Olympics Pop.
1178
01:35:18,552 --> 01:35:20,137
You can always walk out, you know.
1179
01:35:20,220 --> 01:35:22,306
Look Pop.
Why don't you mind your own business?
1180
01:35:22,347 --> 01:35:25,976
Oh, come Jim. What's the matter with you?
1181
01:35:28,478 --> 01:35:30,480
Now, will you get out of here
and leave me alone?
1182
01:35:30,564 --> 01:35:32,816
It's been nice seeing you.
1183
01:35:36,028 --> 01:35:38,989
Well, I can't say it's been nice seeing you.
1184
01:35:43,452 --> 01:35:46,997
Somewhere along the line
you've gone completely haywire.
1185
01:35:48,415 --> 01:35:51,210
You've picked up the idea
the world owes you something.
1186
01:35:51,251 --> 01:35:55,797
Well, it doesn't owe you a thing.
So you've had some tough ones.
1187
01:35:55,881 --> 01:35:58,133
You've been kicked around.
They took your medals away from you.
1188
01:35:58,217 --> 01:35:59,510
So what?
1189
01:36:00,594 --> 01:36:02,888
All I can say is
that when the real battle started,
1190
01:36:02,930 --> 01:36:05,724
the great Jim Thorpe
turned out to be a powder puff.
1191
01:36:05,766 --> 01:36:09,144
Thanks for the sermon,
but you're wasting your time.
1192
01:36:10,270 --> 01:36:12,356
Yes, I guess I am at that.
1193
01:36:24,076 --> 01:36:26,245
Step lively please. Tickets.
1194
01:36:28,497 --> 01:36:30,082
Tickets, folks.
1195
01:36:33,502 --> 01:36:36,755
Step lively. Ok. Tickets.
Have your tickets ready.
1196
01:37:00,779 --> 01:37:02,656
Ladies and gentlemen. This is the day.
1197
01:37:02,739 --> 01:37:04,992
The vast Memorial Coliseum
in Los Angeles is jammed
1198
01:37:05,075 --> 01:37:06,952
with over 100,000 spectators
1199
01:37:06,994 --> 01:37:09,621
waiting for the opening
of the 1932 Olympic Games.
1200
01:37:09,705 --> 01:37:12,082
Here they come, the athletes of all nations.
1201
01:37:34,271 --> 01:37:36,732
And here comes the final contingent,
ladies and gentlemen,
1202
01:37:36,815 --> 01:37:39,026
the athletes of the United States of America.
1203
01:38:09,181 --> 01:38:11,183
Ladies and gentleman,
the Vice President of the United States,
1204
01:38:11,225 --> 01:38:13,185
Charles Curtis, is entering his box.
1205
01:38:13,227 --> 01:38:15,812
Listen to the ovation
the crowd is giving him.
1206
01:38:29,034 --> 01:38:31,828
The announcer forgot to add
just one thing Jim.
1207
01:38:31,870 --> 01:38:34,248
Or maybe he didn't think it was necessary.
1208
01:38:34,331 --> 01:38:36,416
Charles Curtis, Indian.
1209
01:38:40,754 --> 01:38:45,968
In the name
of the President of the United States,
1210
01:38:46,051 --> 01:38:52,724
I proclaim open
the Olympic Games of Los Angeles,
1211
01:38:52,808 --> 01:38:59,398
celebrating the 10th Olympiad
of the modern era.
1212
01:39:19,918 --> 01:39:23,839
We swear that we will take part
1213
01:39:23,922 --> 01:39:28,510
in the Olympic Games in loyal competition
1214
01:39:28,594 --> 01:39:32,890
respecting the regulations which govern them
1215
01:39:32,931 --> 01:39:37,394
and desirous of participating in them
1216
01:39:37,477 --> 01:39:41,398
in the true spirit of sportsmanship
1217
01:39:41,440 --> 01:39:47,863
for the honor of our country
and for the glory of sport.
1218
01:39:55,787 --> 01:40:00,626
Well, I have to be running along Jim.
I have some boys down there, you know.
1219
01:40:35,202 --> 01:40:38,205
Try to make something of yourself.
Be something.
1220
01:40:38,288 --> 01:40:40,999
You'll make your people proud of you.
1221
01:40:41,083 --> 01:40:44,044
Too many Indian boys take the easy way.
1222
01:40:44,127 --> 01:40:46,630
They quit school
and go back to the reservation.
1223
01:40:46,672 --> 01:40:49,716
- Thorpe, Thorpe, Thorpe.
- Thorpe, Thorpe, Thorpe.
1224
01:40:49,800 --> 01:40:51,969
There's only one thing
that really gets to me.
1225
01:40:52,010 --> 01:40:53,512
That's sports.
1226
01:40:53,554 --> 01:40:55,889
That's what I want to be Pop, a coach.
1227
01:41:11,905 --> 01:41:14,074
But you're a member of a team.
Just remember that.
1228
01:41:14,157 --> 01:41:16,076
Charles Curtis, Indian.
1229
01:41:16,869 --> 01:41:19,288
All I can say is
that when it came to the real battle,
1230
01:41:19,371 --> 01:41:21,707
the great Jim Thorpe
turned out to be a powder puff.
1231
01:41:43,562 --> 01:41:44,688
Hey.
1232
01:41:44,813 --> 01:41:46,815
You broke our ball.
1233
01:41:53,739 --> 01:41:57,492
- What goes on here?
- I ran over the kids' football.
1234
01:41:57,576 --> 01:42:01,538
Sorry boys but you'd better get moving.
You're blocking traffic.
1235
01:42:05,918 --> 01:42:09,129
- Hey, I guess this patch is going to hold.
- Blow it up and let's try it.
1236
01:42:09,213 --> 01:42:11,132
Boy, I'd love to slug that guy in the truck.
1237
01:42:11,133 --> 01:42:12,215
So would I.
1238
01:42:12,216 --> 01:42:16,053
- Here. Try this one.
- Holy smoke.
1239
01:42:16,094 --> 01:42:19,139
- A brand-new ball.
- A regulation leaguer.
1240
01:42:19,223 --> 01:42:20,682
Gosh, can we use it mister?
1241
01:42:20,766 --> 01:42:22,226
- Whose is it?
- It's yours.
1242
01:42:22,267 --> 01:42:23,519
Oh boy.
1243
01:42:24,311 --> 01:42:25,729
Let's try it.
1244
01:42:31,527 --> 01:42:34,029
Hey, wait a minute. Hold it, hold it.
1245
01:42:34,863 --> 01:42:36,448
Well, come here.
1246
01:42:36,532 --> 01:42:39,826
If you fellas are going to use a new football
you ought to learn how to use it right.
1247
01:42:39,910 --> 01:42:40,994
That was a pretty bad play.
1248
01:42:41,078 --> 01:42:42,663
- What was the matter with it?
- Yeah. Yeah.
1249
01:42:42,746 --> 01:42:44,414
It was sloppy, that's all.
1250
01:42:44,456 --> 01:42:47,376
Why, you don't block a man
by pushing your elbows in his face.
1251
01:42:47,459 --> 01:42:49,670
You hit him with your shoulder. Like this.
1252
01:42:50,587 --> 01:42:53,298
And you, when you tackle a man,
don't tackle him around the neck.
1253
01:42:53,382 --> 01:42:55,133
Grab him low. Down here.
1254
01:42:55,217 --> 01:42:56,969
The main thing is to keep your head up,
1255
01:42:57,010 --> 01:42:59,096
your eyes open and your back straight.
Is that clear?
1256
01:42:59,137 --> 01:43:00,973
Yeah, got it.
Gosh, he knows all about football.
1257
01:43:01,056 --> 01:43:04,059
- You're telling me.
- We're playing a big game next week.
1258
01:43:04,142 --> 01:43:06,186
- Will you help us, eh? Will you?
- Yeah, will you?
1259
01:43:06,270 --> 01:43:07,604
Yeah.
1260
01:43:07,646 --> 01:43:09,773
Sure, I'll help you.
1261
01:43:09,857 --> 01:43:12,442
There's some guy downtown
putting up a couple of medals.
1262
01:43:12,484 --> 01:43:14,403
We'd sure like to win them.
1263
01:43:14,486 --> 01:43:17,447
- Well, let's just play to win the game, eh?
- Ok, Coach.
1264
01:43:17,531 --> 01:43:20,701
Come on boys, let's go.
1265
01:43:28,667 --> 01:43:29,793
Coach.
1266
01:43:37,384 --> 01:43:38,927
Here she comes.
1267
01:43:59,698 --> 01:44:04,161
And so Jim found himself
and was again on the true path,
1268
01:44:04,244 --> 01:44:08,707
the bright path, teaching and helping
young people everywhere.
1269
01:44:09,416 --> 01:44:12,920
This was his greatest victory
1270
01:44:13,003 --> 01:44:17,049
and tonight the state of Oklahoma
adds another great name,
1271
01:44:17,132 --> 01:44:19,718
another portrait to its hall of fame.
1272
01:44:20,677 --> 01:44:25,265
Ladies and gentlemen,
the man whose achievements and records
1273
01:44:25,349 --> 01:44:28,101
will live forever in the annals of sports.
1274
01:44:28,185 --> 01:44:33,565
Acclaimed by the American press as the
greatest athlete in the past half-century,
1275
01:44:33,607 --> 01:44:36,026
Jim Thorpe, All-American!
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