Jim Thorpe in every sport
What would Jim Thorpe play in every sport? Football: running back, rated 90. Basketball: power forward, rated 88. Hockey: left wing, rated 88. Soccer: striker, rated 87. Baseball: outfield, rated 82. Golf: rated 85. Jim Thorpe's best sport in Legends Draft is football, at 90.

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Jim Thorpe's position and rating in each sport
| Sport | Position | Rating | Best at | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football | Running back | 90 | Clutch (93) | Scouting reportDraft |
| Basketball | Power forward | 88 | Rebounding (91) | Scouting reportDraft |
| Hockey | Left wing | 88 | Skating (91) | Scouting reportDraft |
| Soccer | Striker | 87 | Physical (93) | Scouting reportDraft |
| Baseball | Outfield | 82 | Speed (92) | Scouting reportDraft |
| Golf | Golfer | 85 | Short game (88) | Draft |
Ratings are made up for the game, 40 to 99.
What the scouting reports say
Football: running back, 90
Olympic champion and an early pro football star. Already knows the game.
Plays like: Saquon Barkley
Jim Thorpe in footballBasketball: power forward, 88
Olympic champion in the pentathlon and decathlon, and a professional in football and baseball. Played basketball too, and the ratings back him at the four.
Plays like: A do it all forward
Jim Thorpe in basketballHockey: left wing, 88
Won Olympic gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon in 1912, then played professional football and baseball. A left wing who does everything: scores, hits and kills penalties.
Plays like: A do it all power winger
Jim Thorpe in hockeySoccer: striker, 87
Won Olympic gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon in 1912, then played professional football and baseball. A striker with the speed, strength and spring to beat defenders every way there is.
Plays like: An all round athlete up front
Jim Thorpe in soccerBaseball: outfield, 82
Won Olympic gold in the pentathlon and the decathlon in 1912, then played in the major leagues for the Giants. An outfielder who does everything well.
Plays like: An all round athletic outfielder
Jim Thorpe in baseball
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Jim Thorpe in real life
Real life
American track and field athlete and baseball player (1888-1953)
- Lived
- 1888 to 1953
- From
- United States
- Known as
- baseball player, basketball player, athletics competitor, actor
- Sport
- baseball, athletics
- Played
- running back, outfielder
- Teams
- San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, New York Giants
- Active
- 1920 to 1929
- Honors
- Pro Football Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Questions
- What would Jim Thorpe's best sport be?
- Football, rated 90 at running back. The lowest is baseball, at 82.
- What position would Jim Thorpe play in each sport?
- Football: running back. Basketball: power forward. Hockey: left wing. Soccer: striker. Baseball: outfield.
- Are these ratings real?
- No. Legends Draft is a parody game and the ratings are made up for fun, on a scale of 40 to 99. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone in it.
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