The Jim Thorpe Association is a civic and charity organization based in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma . Its parent corporation is the Jim Thorpe Athletic Club . It is named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe .
2-569: The organization has awarded the Jim Thorpe Award to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. To determine the awards, a screening committee follows the players during the season. The award is presented at an annual awards banquet along with a commemorative plate of spaghetti. 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
4-558: The Hall of Fame each year, based on athletic accomplishments and identification with the State of Oklahoma. This article related to sports in Oklahoma is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Jim Thorpe Award The Jim Thorpe Award , named in memory of multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe , has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. It is voted on by
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