The Story Behind the Story With Mike Rowe — Season 1, Episode 7: A Very High Bar
Documentary, Talk • 22 min • 2 seasons, 18 episodes
Episode synopsis
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.
About The Story Behind the Story With Mike Rowe
Based on his podcast 'The Way I Heard It', Mike Rowe tells true tales and unique back-stories about people, places and events with a unique twist. From code breakers to Hollywood bombshells, and unlikely inventors to naked bank robbers.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1The 25 Million Dollar Kiss
- E2The Man Behind The Microphone
- E3Fred's Final Wish
- E4The Biggest Name In Town
- E5They Shook on It
- E6Can You Be There By Nine?
- E830 Minutes of Disappointing Television
- E9The Code Breaker
- E10Keep Your Voice Down
- E11The Missiles of December
- E12He Really Stuck with It
- E13Francisco's Flakes