Chris Eyre remembers his grandfather – a World War I veteran – recounting stories about the incredible exploits of Jim Thorpe. It would be comparable to a Gen-X sports fan today raving about Bo ...

He's considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile athletes of all-time! Award-Winning Director Chris Eyre joined us to share more about the incredible life and legacy of the Native American ...

History Channel shines a light on this legendary figure with a two-hour documentary Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning which premieres July 7. Directed by Chris Eyre (Dark Winds), the project from executive ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A new documentary on the History Channel is putting a spotlight on Native American Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe. ‘Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning’ will explore the life and ...

(KGET) — Chris Eyre considers it almost criminal that when people are asked who was the greatest athlete of the 20 th Century that Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali or Michael Jordan are most often mentioned.

SEATTLE, WA. — The late Jim Thorpe is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, and for good reason. He was the first Native American to become an Olympic gold medalist. He also became an ...

The History Channel has set a July 7 premiere for Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning, a new feature-length documentary on the United States’ first Native American Olympic gold medalist from ...

Authorities are investigating after a fire broke out in a carport at the home of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos early Sunday morning. Protesters gathered at the Portland ICE facility again on ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is produced by Maverick Entertainment, LeBron James’ production company, and who better to tell the story of a superior athlete who overcame life’s ...

Purely for sporting reasons alone, Jim Thorpe should be mentioned in the same breath as the likes Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan. History Channel shines a light on this ...

Purely for sporting reasons alone, Jim Thorpe should be mentioned in the same breath as the likes Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan. History Channel shines a light on this ...