NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

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If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• New York Yankees
• Cleveland Indians
• Seattle Storm
• Cincinnati Reds
• PGA Tour
• Green Bay Packers
• NASCAR

Takeaways:

• The podcast highlights significant historical moments in the careers of Native American athletes.
• Listeners are introduced to legendary figures such as Allie Reynolds and Joe Louis.
• Each episode seeks to inspire new generations by celebrating the achievements of Native athletes.
• The narrative emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the past in sports history.

Mentioned in this episode:

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NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week in NDN All-Stars history highlights Olympic legends, baseball milestones, championship boxing, and professional firsts across more than a century of sports history.

Jim Thorpe captures Olympic gold in Stockholm and receives one of the most famous compliments in sports history, while Lewis Tewanima earns a silver medal in the ten-thousand-meter race just one day later.

We also feature Virgil Hill continuing his championship-era success, Willie Stargell passing a Pittsburgh Pirates legend on the career home run list, and Pepper Martin helping make history in the very first Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Additional highlights include Jack Dempsey's knockout victory in Atlanta, Bob Johnson hitting for the cycle at Fenway Park, Early Wynn earning an All-Star Game start, and Ashton Locklear's selection as an Olympic alternate.

From Olympic greatness to baseball history and championship boxing, these stories continue to showcase the remarkable legacy of Native athletes across generations.

• Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold in the Pentathlon

• Lewis Tewanima earns an Olympic silver medal

• Virgil Hill records multiple professional victories

• Willie Stargell passes Ralph Kiner on Pittsburgh's home run list

• Pepper Martin plays in the first MLB All-Star Game

• Bob Johnson hits for the cycle at Fenway Park

• Early Wynn is named an MLB All-Star Game starter

• Jack Dempsey scores another first-round knockout

• Terry Felix makes his professional soccer debut

• Ashton Locklear earns a place as a U.S. Olympic alternate

SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week in NDN All-Stars history features some of the most important moments in boxing, baseball, golf, hockey, soccer, and professional softball.

Jack Dempsey headlines the week with multiple historic victories, including his famous win over Jess Willard to become Heavyweight Champion of the World. Joe Lewis also appears in several key moments, including his victory over Tony Galento and the first professional fight of his legendary career.

We also highlight Willie Stargell's three-hundredth career home run, Rickie Fowler's PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Madison Hammond's groundbreaking goal in professional soccer, and Anthony Seigler's arrival in Major League Baseball.

Additional milestones include accomplishments from Notah Begay, Ethan Bear, Jacoby Ellsbury, Cherokee Parks, Tommy Morrison, John Starks, and SilentRain Espinoza.

From heavyweight title fights to baseball history and professional firsts, these stories showcase the remarkable legacy of Native athletes across generations.

• Jack Dempsey defeats Jess Willard to become Heavyweight Champion of the World

• Jack Dempsey successfully defends his title against Georges Carpentier

• Joe Lewis defeats Tony Galento and wins his first professional fight

• Willie Stargell hits the three-hundredth home run of his career

• Madison Hammond scores a historic goal in professional soccer

• Rickie Fowler wins the Rocket Mortgage Classic

• Notah Begay wins the Canon Greater Hartford Open

• Anthony Seigler reaches Major League Baseball

• Ethan Bear signs with the Edmonton Oilers

• John Starks is honored with John Starks Day in Tulsa

SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week in NDN All-Stars history features championship boxing, historic baseball moments, NHL milestones, golf victories, and world-record performances.

Joe Lewis headlines the week with some of the most significant victories of his legendary career, including wins over James J. Braddock, Max Schmeling, Primo Carnera, and Jersey Joe Wolcott. Henry Armstrong also continues his remarkable run with multiple victories during the week.

We also highlight Kyrie Irving becoming the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft, Carey Price making NHL history during his award-winning season, and Chris Wondolowski becoming the first Native American to appear in a FIFA World Cup match.

Additional milestones include Notah Begay III earning a PGA Tour victory, Billy Mills helping set a world record, SilentRain Espinosa making softball history, and Tommy Morrison adding two more victories to his professional boxing career.

From world championships and record-setting performances to groundbreaking firsts, these stories showcase the enduring impact of Native athletes across generations.

• Joe Lewis wins the Heavyweight Championship of the World

• Joe Lewis defeats Max Schmeling, Primo Carnera, and Jersey Joe Wolcott

• Kyrie Irving is selected first overall in the NBA Draft

• Carey Price sweeps the NHL Awards

• Chris Wondolowski becomes the first Native American to play in a FIFA World Cup match

• Notah Begay III wins the FedEx Saint Jude Classic

• Billy Mills helps set a six-mile world record

• Tommy Morrison records two professional victories

• Ashton Locklear wins a national gymnastics title

• SilentRain Espinosa signs with the USSSA Pride

SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week in NDN All-Stars history features championship performances and memorable milestones across boxing, hockey, golf, baseball, mixed martial arts, bowling, and professional football.

Zach Whitecloud celebrates a Stanley Cup championship with the Vegas Golden Knights, while Joe Lewis records several of the most important victories of his legendary boxing career. Orville Moody captures the U.S. Open title, and Rickie Fowler fires a record-setting opening round at the U.S. Open more than fifty years later.

We also highlight early career milestones for Elizabeth Phillips, Dan Henderson, and Travis Hamonic, along with historic performances from Roy Johnson, Bob Johnson, Darrell Evans, Joe Hipp, Brandon Rios, and Mike Edwards.

From championship fights to record-setting rounds and Stanley Cup celebrations, these stories continue to showcase the lasting impact of Native athletes throughout sports history.

• Zach Whitecloud wins the Stanley Cup with Vegas

• Joe Lewis defeats Lee Savold, Billy Conn, and Arturo Godoy

• Orville Moody wins the U.S. Open

• Rickie Fowler shoots a record-setting sixty-two at the U.S. Open

• Elizabeth Phillips makes her UFC debut

• Dan Henderson earns his first professional MMA victory

• Bob Johnson ties an American League record with a six-for-six performance

• Darrell Evans hits three home runs for San Francisco

• Joe Hipp records a first-round victory in Vancouver

• Travis Hamonic is selected in the NHL Draft

SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

This week in NDN All-Stars history features championship moments across boxing, hockey, baseball, golf, and auto racing.

Tommy Morrison captures the WBO Heavyweight Championship with a victory over George Foreman, while Carey Price leads the Hamilton Bulldogs to the Calder Cup Championship and earns Playoff MVP honors before beginning his NHL career.

We also highlight TJ Oshie's Stanley Cup victory with the Washington Capitals, Henry Armstrong's continued dominance in the boxing ring, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame inductions of both Henry Armstrong and Joe Lewis.

Additional milestones include John Tortes Meyers hitting for the cycle, Henry Boucha being selected in the NHL Draft, Reggie Leach entering professional hockey, and Dexter Stacey earning a podium finish in stock car racing.

From championship boxing bouts to hockey history and groundbreaking achievements, these stories continue to showcase the legacy of Native athletes across generations.

• Tommy Morrison defeats George Foreman to win the WBO Heavyweight Title

• Carey Price leads Hamilton to the Calder Cup Championship

• TJ Oshie wins the Stanley Cup with Washington

• Joe Louis enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• Henry Armstrong enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame

• John Tortes Meyers hits for the cycle

• Henry Boucha is selected in the NHL Draft

• Reggie Leach begins his NHL journey

• Dexter Stacey earns a podium finish at Sunset Speedway

• Danny "Little Red" Lopez enters the International Boxing Hall of Fame

SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon page.

NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us.

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

This week in NDN All-Stars history features major moments across boxing, basketball, soccer, distance running, baseball, hockey, and motorsports.

Jack Dempsey and Henry Armstrong add more wins to their historic boxing careers, while Shoni Schimmel records an early WNBA double-double for the Atlanta Dream.

Chris Wondolowski becomes Major League Soccer’s all-time leading scorer, Tom Longboat continues his rise as a legendary distance runner, and Doctor Jacob Weasel reaches the summit of Mount Everest.

We also highlight milestones from Jim Thorpe, Willie Stargell, Early Wynn, Marvin Camel, Dexter Stacey, and Joe Lewis.

From championship boxing matches to historic firsts and unforgettable performances, these moments show the continued impact Native athletes have made across sports history.

• Jack Dempsey defeats Dan Ketchell twice in one week

• Shoni Schimmel records an early WNBA double-double

• Doctor Jacob Weasel reaches the summit of Mount Everest

• Chris Wondolowski becomes MLS’s all-time leading scorer

• Tom Longboat dominates the Victoria Day race

• Jim Thorpe joins the Boston Braves

• Willie Stargell hits three home runs

• Dexter Stacey earns his first NASCAR podium finish

• Joe Louis defeats Buddy Baer in a bizarre disqualification finish

If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at the NDN All-Stars Shop. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to research and retell these stories.

If you would like to support the project directly, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about.

This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present.

From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history.

We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right.

Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, and sometimes the athletes themselves.

Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like.

You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com

NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!