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HISTORY's latest sports documentary focuses on Jim Thorpe, who was voted the greatest athlete of the first half-century in 1950 ahead of Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and others.

‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning’ airs on Monday, July 7th at 8/7c on the History Channel, and will be available for streaming the next day. Editorial Standards Reprints & Permissions.