Golfer Jim Thorpe Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Sep. 22, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Professional golfer Jim Thorpe has pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $2 million in income taxes.
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