This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics. Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Jim found two unmatched shoes in a garbage can. That's the pair he's wearing in the photo. One of the shoes was too big, so he wore an extra sock.
What's Holding You Back?
What's Holding You Back?
What's Holding You Back?
This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics. Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Jim found two unmatched shoes in a garbage can. That's the pair he's wearing in the photo. One of the shoes was too big, so he wore an extra sock.