Jim Thorpe was an American professional golfer who was born on February 1, 1949, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began his professional golf career in 1972 and went on to win 13 times on the Champions Tour.
Thorpe was known for his powerful swing and consistent play, and he was named the Champions Tour Player of the Year in 2002 and 2003. He also had success on the PGA Tour, winning three times in the 1980s.
In addition to his golfing career, Thorpe was also an accomplished athlete in other sports. He played professional baseball and football before turning his focus to golf.
Despite his success on the golf course, Thorpe's career was marred by legal troubles. In 2009, he pleaded guilty to failing to pay income taxes on more than $2 million in winnings. He served a 1-year prison sentence and was released in 2011.
Overall, Jim Thorpe was a talented and accomplished golfer who achieved success on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour. However, his career was overshadowed by his legal troubles in his later years.
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