Jim Thorpe (1887–1953) was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. Jim Thorpe may also refer to: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States Jim Thorpe (golfer) (born 1949), American professional golfer Jim Thorpe (Australian footballer) (1884–1962), Australian rules footballer Jim Thorpe (Canadian football) (1944–2020), American player of Canadian football Jimmy Thorpe (1913–1936), English footballer See also James Thorpe (disambiguation)