NDN All-Stars

07/17/2026

Check out this post about rodeo legend and NDN All-Stars #71 Jackson Sundown!
https://youtu.be/qqCC7KDsurw?feature=shared

Then get your NDN All-Stars merch celebrating this iconic Native rider here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?search_query=Sundown

Jackson Sundown (1863 – December 18, 1923), born Waaya-Tonah-Toesit...

07/14/2026

On This Date In NDN All-Stars History - In 2005, NDN All-Star #35 Jacoby Ellsbury (Navajo) plays his 1st pro baseball game for the Lowell Spinners.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%2Fshops%3Fsearch_query%3Dndn%2Ballstars&search_query=ellsbury

07/14/2026

We have a new format for the "This Week In NDN All-Stars History" podcast. Give it a listen and come back and tell us what you think!

We are pretty excited about the upgrade.

Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/16EBcX43DIHPLOIuPzawQV?si=2kTVcuDLQjSlMkrbCADQXA&utm_source=copy-link

07/13/2026

On This Date In NDN All-Stars History - In 2007, NDN All-Star #126 George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah (Comanche) defeats Mike Jackson via knockout.

07/12/2026

Check out this article from your friend Mark Wheeler about the legacy of NDN All-Star #183 Oscar Bunn (Shinnecock) and the importance of the course where this year's US Open will be played.

https://ictnews.org/news/a-window-on-history-native-legacy-shines-at-shinnecock-hills/

And you can hear my interview with Mark Wagner about his book "Native Links" here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4plCBVabrTqoXrvoNocl1r?si=DEaLXwNlTZ6lgEYqdet_YA&utm_source=copy-link

The 126th U.S. Open Golf Tournament returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

07/08/2026

On This Date In NDN All-Stars History - In 1937, NDN All-Star #32 Henry Armstrong (Iroquois) defeats Alf Blatch with a TKO at 1:21 of the 3rd round.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%2Fshops%3Fsearch_query%3Dndn%2Ballstars&search_query=armstrong

07/08/2026

On This Date In NDN All-Stars History - In 1912, NDN All-Star #72 Lewis Tewanima (Hopi) wins the Silver Medal in the 10,000 Meters at the Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%2Fshops%3Fsearch_query%3Dndn%2Ballstars&search_query=tewanima

07/07/2026

On This Date In NDN All-Stars History - In 1959, NDN All-Star #23 Early Wynn (Cherokee) was named the American League starting pitcher in the MLB All-Star game.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fsearch%2Fshops%3Fsearch_query%3Dndn%2Ballstars&search_query=wynn

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07/05/2026

New podcast episode!

NDN All-Stars - Celebrating Great Native American Athletes of the Past and Present · Episode

06/30/2026

On This Date in NDN All-Stars History - In 2007, NDN All-Star #35 Jacoby Ellsbury (Navajo) plays his first Major League Baseball game for the Boston Red Sox.

Called up after a standout rise through the minor leagues, Ellsbury quickly becomes a key contributor in Boston and helps the Red Sox win the World Series later that same season.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NDNAllStars?search_query=ellsbury

Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present!