The Jim Thorpe Association is a civic and charity organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its parent corporation is the Jim Thorpe Athletic Club.[1] It is named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe.

Jim Thorpe Award

Jim Thorpe

The organization has awarded the Jim Thorpe Award to the top defensive back in college football since 1986.

To determine the awards, a screening committee follows the players during the season.[2] The award is presented at an annual awards banquet along with a commemorative plate of spaghetti.[3]

Lifetime achievement award

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, founded in 1986, became a part of the Jim Thorpe Association in 1989. At least two inductees are selected for the Hall of Fame each year, based on athletic accomplishments and identification with the State of Oklahoma.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Jim Thorpe Association". The Sunday Oklahoman. November 8, 1992. Jim Thorpe Marathon Festival supplement. Retrieved June 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Castille Among Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Candidates". theplanetweekly.com. August 1, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
  3. ↑ "Ross honored as 2006 Thorpe Award winner". MackBrownTexasFootball. February 2, 2007. Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2007.
  4. ↑ OK Sports Hall of Fame, The Jim Thorpe Association, archived from the original on October 10, 2012, retrieved October 17, 2012
  • . The Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame official website
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