HISTORY's latest sports documentary focuses on Jim Thorpe, who was voted the greatest athlete of the first half-century in 1950 ahead of Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and others.

The production offers a deep exploration into the life and legacy of the legendary Olympian and the person once voted the greatest all-around athlete of all time.

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning tells the story of the Sac and Fox/Potawatomi sports icon, often called the greatest all-around athlete in history, whose accomplishments and struggles still resonate ...

He dominated football, crushed the Olympics, and even played pro baseball—Jim Thorpe defied every limit placed on him. This is the story of the Native American legend who became the greatest ...

Thorpe later played professional football and was one of the first stars of the National Football League, earning him a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also played major league baseball ...