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

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

EPISODE SUMMARY

Welcome to the NDN All-Stars podcast! Join me, Bill Black, as we celebrate the many great Native American athletes who have made an impact in their sports!

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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.

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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.

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, we sit down with award-winning sportswriter and author Lew Freedman to talk about one of baseball’s overlooked legends — NDN All-Star #23 Early Wynn (Cherokee), a Hall of Fame pitcher and 300-game winner who helped lead the 1959 Chicago White Sox to the World Series. Lew shares what inspired him to write about this gritty, blue-collar team and its underappreciated ace, and why Wynn's name deserves to be remembered alongside the all-time greats.

We dive into:

• Wynn’s Alabama upbringing and early dreams of playing football
• His dominance with the Cleveland Indians and standout 1959 season with the White Sox
• The evolution of pitching, the rarity of 300 wins, and why it’s unlikely we’ll see another
• Anecdotes about Wynn’s no-nonsense attitude on the mound — including legendary quotes about brushing back hitters, even his own mother
• The legacy of the 1959 White Sox, featuring Luis Aparicio, Nellie Fox, and more
• Why some baseball greats fade from public memory — and why they shouldn’t

Lew also gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming book on Yankees catcher Bill Dickey, and talks about the challenges of researching forgotten sports legends.

• 0:02 – Why Lew Freedman chose the 1959 White Sox
• 4:10 – Early Wynn’s Cy Young season and influence
• 10:00 – Wynn’s playing style and mound presence
• 18:45 – Remembering the overlooked stars of the era
• 24:00 – The rarity of 300-game winners
• 31:50 – Researching Early Wynn at the Baseball Hall of Fame
• 38:00 – New project on Yankees Hall of Famer Bill Dickey

Lew Freedman is an award-winning journalist and the author of over 100 books, many on baseball, Native American athletes, and sports history. A lifelong researcher and storyteller, his work helps preserve the stories of sports figures often forgotten over time. Learn more about Lew and his books here.

• Buy the Book: Early Wynn, the Go-Go White Sox and the 1959 World Series by Lew Freedman
• NDN All-Stars Blog: Stories about Native athletes like Early Wynn
• Follow us on Instagram: @ndnallstars

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the NDN All-Stars Podcast and leave a review to help more listeners discover these important stories. Share it with a baseball fan who should know the name Early Wynn.

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, Bill Black talks with former roller derby skater and now trail skater and activist NDN All-Star #205 Melissa Skeet (Diné), aka "Skeetfighter" about her roller derby experience and about her marathon skate across the US to bring awareness to the tragedy that is MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons). This is a little bit of a different subject for the NDN All-Stars podcast, but it is a message that needs to be spread however possible. This is our opportunity to help "Skeetfighter" spread the word.

To find out more about Skeetfighter and her remarkable skating feat, please check out the following links:

Instagram:   / skeet_fighter  

YouTube Video:    • Skeet Fighter  

Facebook:   / skeet-fighter-100089821555117  

Tik Tok:   / uccn1pmobut1pz1426xkcija  

Please consider supporting her efforts by making a donation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-great-...

For more information about MMIP, please follow these links:

US Dept of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/mmip

Bureau of Indian Affairs:https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu

Office for Victims of Crime: https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/missing-mu...

And, lastly, please share this video and these resources to help spread this message.

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, Bill Black speaks with journalist Phil Barber or the Santa Rosa Press Democrat about his 2013 research and article about NDN All-Star #9 Phil Jordan (Wailaki/Nomlaki), the first Native American basketball player to be drafted and play in the National Basketball Association.

You can find out more about NDN All-Star #9 Phil Jordon here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Jordon

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.

Clarence "Taffy" Abel: Breaking Ice and Barriers in Olympic Hockey

📘 Summary:

In this powerful episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, I sit down with hockey historian George Jones—nephew of NDN All-Star #61 Clarence "Taffy" Abel (Chippewa), the first Native American to compete in the Winter Olympics and the first Indigenous player in the NHL. George shares rarely heard stories from his family history and Taffy's quiet but groundbreaking achievements, including serving as the U.S. flag bearer at the 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix and earning a silver medal in Olympic hockey. We talk about the pride, the hidden heritage, and the work still ahead to ensure Taffy receives the full recognition he deserves.

Topics Covered:

• George’s personal memories of his uncle, Taffy Abel
• How Taffy got his start in hockey in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• The Native American influence behind his competitive spirit
• Being forced to "pass" as white to avoid Indian boarding schools and gain Olympic eligibility
• Taffy’s journey to the 1924 Winter Olympics and role as the U.S. flag bearer
• Scoring 15 goals as a defenseman and helping Team USA win silver
• The missing Olympic medal and George’s efforts to repatriate it from a private collection
• Taffy's NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 1926—breaking the NHL’s color line
• The lack of Native American recognition in the NHL today
• Why Taffy's story is essential for future Native hockey players to know

Guest Bio:

George Jones is a hockey historian and the nephew of Clarence "Taffy" Abel. A dedicated advocate for Native representation in hockey, George has spent years researching, preserving, and promoting his uncle’s legacy, including his place as the first Indigenous Olympian in Winter Games history and the first Native NHL player.

Resource Links:

• Learn more about Taffy Abel's legacy: https://www.taffyabel.com/

Learn More:

Visit ndnallstars.com to explore merch, read athlete stories, and discover more about Native contributions to sports. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for fresh stories each week.

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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.

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ABOUT NDN ALL-STARS

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars podcast, Bill Black speaks with Temryss Lane (Lummi) about her soccer career, from Washington State High School Player Of The Year to her college career and her international soccer play. She also shares her sports journalism activities and her current projects in Indian Country.

You can find out more about Temryss at her website:

https://temrysslane.com

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.

NDN All-Stars Podcast Season 02, Episode 02 - Author Ed Rice

Summary:

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, host Bill Black sits down with journalist and author Ed Rice, who spent more than two decades researching and writing Baseball’s First Indian, the definitive biography of NDN All-Star #4 Louis Sockalexis (Penobscot)—the first known Native American to play Major League Baseball. We also touch on his follow-up book about Louis’s cousin, NDN All-Star #154 Andrew Sockalexis (Penobscot), a talented marathon runner who represented the U.S. in the 1912 Olympics. Ed shares the deeply personal origin of his work, stories unearthed through painstaking research, and why both Sockalexis cousins deserve more national recognition today.

Topics Covered:

• How Ed’s childhood visits to the Penobscot Reservation inspired his writing
• Why Louis Sockalexis’s short MLB career had lasting impact
• The mythology and truth behind legendary stories from 1890s baseball
• How racism and inaccurate journalism shaped Louis’s legacy
• The “first known” Native American pro baseball player debate
• Bristol, Connecticut’s forgotten civil rights moment on a baseball field
• Andrew Sockalexis’s near-medal Olympic finish and Boston Marathon races
• How the 1912 Olympics featured a record number of Native American athletes
• The legacy of Native ballplayers like Charlie Bender, John Meyers, and Jim Thorpe
• Why the Baseball Hall of Fame and Cleveland still fall short in honoring Louis

Guest Bio:

Ed Rice is a retired college professor, journalist, and longtime distance runner from Maine. He is the author of Baseball’s First Indian and Native Trailblazer, biographies of cousins Louis and Andrew Sockalexis. His work has helped spark overdue conversations about the treatment, contributions, and rightful recognition of Native American athletes—especially within the Baseball Hall of Fame and broader sports institutions.

Resource Links:

• Buy Baseball’s First Indian: https://amzn.to/4dpjLui
• See Ed Rice's website: https://sockalexis.net/
• Society for American Baseball Research (SABR): https://sabr.org
• Learn more about the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame: https://www.aiahof.com/inductees.php

Learn More:

Visit ndnallstars.com to explore merchandise, read more blog posts, and dive into the history of great Native athletes past and present. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for daily stories and highlights.

And - if you like this content, please check out the NDN All-Star #4 Louis Sockalexis merchandise here:

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

Any purchase helps keep this sort of content coming.

Thanks!

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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.

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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.

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars podcast, my guest is historian and author Mark Wagner. He has written a new book - "NATIVE LINKS - The Surprising History of Our First People in Golf".

While Mr. Wagner is not of Native heritage, he has researched and written a quality book about the sport of golf in Indian Country. From talking about famous Native Americans who played the game to the current state of golf in the economic development of tribal businesses and lands, Mark brings some great insight into the topic of golf.

If you would like to get your own copy of Mark Wagner's book, you can order one here: https://back9press.com/pages/native-links

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

In this episode of the NDN All-Stars Podcast, we are talking with professional football player and NDN All-Star #136 Teton Saltes (Oglala Sioux) who just completed his first season with the XFL Champion Arlington Renegades.

Find out more about Teton's work with the BEAR Project here: https://bearproject.net/

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

In this episode, we continue our discussion about the new children's book "Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series". This book tells the story of the 1911 World Series which featured NDN All-Star #5 Charles Albert Bender (Ojibwe) and John Tortes Meyers (Cahuilla). We speak with illustrator Arigon Starr about her work on the book, and some of her other creative endeavors.

Find out more about Arigon Starr here, and check out her comic book series "Super Indian"!

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!