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Lot of Jim Thorpe Memorabilia, Including Painting, Trophy, From Son John Thorpe
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
This lot of Jim Thorpe memorabilia features honors given to Thorpe posthumously, including the 1977 John Revson "Golden Football" award given to Thorpe as "The Greatest Football Player of All Time" at the American Bowl; Proclamation from President Richard Nixon declaring April 16, 1973 as "Jim Thorpe Day"; Sheet of 50 1984 Jim Thorpe 20 cent stamps and 8 First Day Covers in Commemorative Folder; "Golden Moments" Book with Sleeve Given to John Thorpe; a 20" x 16" oil painting of Thorpe by T. McDonald. All (5) items in excellent overall condition, with minor wear from use.