The series will explore the “forgotten story of the greatest athlete who ever lived,” according to a news release.

The story of Jim Thorpe, Oklahoma's most famous athlete, could soon be coming to television screens across the country. | VIDEO ABOVE | Jim Thorpe’s Presidential Medal of Freedom on display at ...

A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris Eyre said.

The brand new sports documentary "Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century ...