Well, I've been thinking that Jim Thorpe was from Oklahoma also, and sure enough, he was:
Information about Thorpe's birth, full name, and ethnic background varies widely. What is known is that he was born in Indian Territory, but no birth certificate has been found. Thorpe's birth is generally considered to have taken place on May 28, 1888 near the town of Prague, Oklahoma. Jacobus Franciscus Thorpe is the name on his christening (baptismal) certificate.
