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    In the current Olympics, professional athletes are common among the competitors. What famous American athlete of the early 20th century was stripped of his two gold medals because he played two summers of semi-pro baseball?

    Question #98493. Asked by clemmydog. (Aug 11 08 11:31 AM)


    gentlegiant17

    		Jim Thorpe.

    http://www.cmgww.com/sports/thorpe/bio2.htm

    Aug 11 08, 12:48 PM
    star_gazer

    		Although the medals were given back to his family in his name.

    http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1126038/3/index.htm

    Aug 11 08, 4:04 PM

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