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Thorpe's family vows suit over body buried in Pa.

Published: 11/8/2009 2:18 PM Last Modified: 11/8/2009 2:18 PM PHILADELPHIA — Relatives of famed American Indian athlete Jim Thorpe plan to go to federal court in Philadelphia in their long-running effort to win the return of his body from the... Full Article at Tulsa World

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  1. SAN ANTONIO - OCTOBER 25: Jim Thorpe makes a shot out of the bunker on the ninth hole during the final round of the PGA Champions Tour AT&T Championship at the Oak Hills Country Club on October 25, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
  2. CARY, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Jim Thorpe watches his drive during the first round of the SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club held on September 25, 2009 in Cary, North Carolina.
  3. SUNRIVER, OR - AUGUST 22: Jim Thorpe tees off on the 7th hole during the third round of the Jeld-Wen Tradition on August 22, 2009 at the Crosswater Club at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
  4. ENDICOTT, NY - JUNE 26: Jim Thorpe hits his tee shot on the 6th hole during the first round of The Dick's Sporting Goods Open at En-Joie Golf Club on Friday, June 26, 2009 in Endicott, New York.
  5. AUSTIN, TX - JUNE 05: Jim Thorpe putts for a birdie on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Triton Financial Classic held at The Hills Country Club on June 5, 2009 in Austin, Texas.
  6. BIRMINGHAM, AL - MAY 17: Jim Thorpe watches his drive from the 17th tee during the rain delayed second round of the Regions Charity Classic at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge on May 17, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama.
  7. NEWPORT BEACH, CA - MARCH 07: Jim Thorpe hits a tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the Toshiba Classic at the Newport Beach Country Club on March 7, 2009 in Newport Beach, California.
  8. BOCA RATON, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Jim Thorpe hits his drive on the 8th hole during the final round of the Allianz Championship at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club on February 15, 2009 in Boca Raton, Florida.
  9. SAN ANTONIO - OCTOBER 26: Jim Thorpe hits out of the bunker on the 18th green during the final round of the AT&T Championship at Oak Hills County Club on October 26, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas.

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