Gordon Thorpe was born in Lakin, Kansas, where he was raised until the age of five. His father, Harold Thorpe, was independently wealthy and had a reputation for owning the largest cars available. After his parents' divorce, Gordon's father moved to Reno, Nevada, where he worked as an expert card dealer until retirement.

Gordon Thorpe
Deceased · Born: Aug 11, 1922 · Died: Oct 12, 1989














