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EPISODE SUMMARY

It's the final lap of the Olympic ten thousand meters in Tokyo. An American runner is surrounded by the best distance runners in the world, including the world-record holder. Nobody expects him to win. What happens next becomes one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history!

This week in NDN All-Stars History, October 11–17, we're heading back to Tokyo in 1964 for Billy Mills' unforgettable Olympic victory.

But that's just one of the stories!

Johnny Bench delivers dramatic postseason home runs for the Cincinnati Reds. Bucky Dent helps lead the New York Yankees to World Series glory. Willie Stargell produces championship-winning moments for the Pittsburgh Pirates. And Brett Favre reaches two extraordinary NFL passing milestones.

We'll also visit Ellison "Tarzan" Brown's remarkable back-to-back marathon victories, Jim Plunkett's comeback with the Oakland Raiders, Bryan Trottier's first NHL hat trick, and big performances from Dak Prescott, Keenan Allen, and many more NDN All-Stars.

From baseball diamonds and football fields to hockey arenas, boxing rings, and Olympic tracks, it's another full week of remarkable Native American sports history.

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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.

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