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The Story Behind the Story With Mike Rowe

Season 1 · Episode 7

A Very High Bar

0.022mJune 18, 2022

Jim Thorpe is one of history’s greatest athletes. He didn’t let his education, his heritage, or even someone stealing his shoes stop him from competing at his best.

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Episodes

Episode 1The 25 Million Dollar Kiss
Episode 2The Man Behind The Microphone
Episode 3Fred's Final Wish
Episode 4The Biggest Name In Town
Episode 5They Shook on It
Episode 6Can You Be There By Nine?
Episode 7A Very High Bar
Episode 830 Minutes of Disappointing Television
Episode 9The Code Breaker
Episode 10Keep Your Voice Down
Episode 11The Missiles of December
Episode 12He Really Stuck with It
Episode 13Francisco's Flakes