Recent News

• Show Your Support to Return Jim Thorpe to Oklahoma

  23 Dec 2011

  The Jim Thorpe Association asks that you visit the web site Jim Thorpe Rest In Peace.  The web site is … Continue reading →

• 2011 Red Ribbon Poster & Essay Winners Announced

  22 Dec 2011

  Each year, as part of the Red Ribbon Drug Free Celebration, students from across the State of Oklahoma submit original … Continue reading →

• Morris Claiborne Named 2011 Thorpe Award Winner

  9 Dec 2011

      Oklahoma City–LSU Junior cornerback, Morris Claiborne, has been named the 2011 Thorpe Award winner.  The Thorpe Award is … Continue reading →

• Thorpe Finalists Named

  21 Nov 2011

  Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today three finalists for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive … Continue reading →

• ESPN Sportscenter Anchor John Anderson wins Bill Teegins Award

  16 Nov 2011

  OKLAHOMA CITY — Organizers of the Warren Spahn Award Gala announced today that John Anderson, ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor and co-host … Continue reading →

• Thorpe Award Semifinalists Announced

  31 Oct 2011

  Oklahoma City—The Jim Thorpe Association announced today 15 semifinalists for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the top defensive … Continue reading →

• Week 8: Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week

  26 Oct 2011

    David Amerson of North Carolina State Named the Jim Thorpe Defensive Back of the Week  CLEVELAND, Ohio – After … Continue reading →

• Kershaw Named Warren Spahn Winner

  20 Oct 2011

  OKLAHOMA CITY, OCTOBER 20, 2011—Warren Spahn Award organizers announced today that Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is the … Continue reading →