Jim Thorpe Association
The Jim Thorpe Association is a civic and charity organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe.
Jim Thorpe Award
The organization has awarded the Jim Thorpe Award to the top defensive back in college football since 1986.
To determine the awards, a screen committee follows the players during the season.[1] The award is presented at an annual awards banquet along with the commemorative plate of spaghetti.[2]
Lifetime Achievement Award
Main article: Jim Thorpe 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.[3]
Other awards
- See footnote[4]
References
- ↑ "Castille Among Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Candidates". theplanetweekly.com. August 1, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- ↑ "Ross honored as 2006 Thorpe Award winner". MackBrownTexasFootball. February 2, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- ↑ OK Sports Hall of Fame, The Jim Thorpe Association, retrieved 2012-10-17
- ↑ Go to Home page and click on "Awards". The Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame official website. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
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