This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement.
It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competition, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim ended up finding two shoes in a garbage can.
That's the pair that he's wearing in the photo. But one of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock. Wearing these shoes, Jim won two gold medals that day.
The story tonight was @pennstateWREST. Hard to comprehend that Starocci, Brooks and Kerk could raise significant levels……and they did. Total domination from that trio. That was astonishing to watch. The sky is the limit for this team. @B1GWrestling
Do it.
Relive the madness from the Battle in the Barn, highest recorded elevation in NCAA wrestling history.
Might as well tune in to @UFCFightPass right now while you are at it to watch the rest of Iowa State vs Wisconsin.
Change wrestling for the better.
Today is the Battle in the Barn!
Doesn’t matter if you are a Camel fan, @WyoWrestle fan, or simply a wrestling fan.
Post your best cowboy/western Gif in the comments below. Who has the best one?
Home run. 1m views and counting on this platform alone. All for the right reasons. Great for both of these schools, the broadcaster and the game. Highlights = marketing.
On November 26th I get to be part of history!
I’ll be on the call for the historic Cy-Hawk Dual being broadcasted nationwide LIVE on @espn !!!
The latest installment in the legendary battle between Iowa vs. Iowa State wrestling is going down! 🔥🔥
@CycloneWR@Hawks_Wrestling
Today, November 15 is Steve Irwin Day. A day to remember our dad, the greatest Wildlife Warrior on the planet. He was one man who changed the world forever and continues to inspire the next generations.