This Week in NDN All-Stars History: April 19–25

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThis week’s episode of This Week in NDN All-Stars History highlights some of the most impressive performances ever recorded—on the track, in the ring, and on the field.We start with Tom Longboat’s record-setting Boston Marathon win and Andrew Sockalexis’ early appearances in that same race. From there, we move through powerful moments in boxing from Tommy Morrison and Virgil Hill, as well as major milestones from athletes like Carey Price, Brandon Montour, and Jacoby Ellsbury.It’s another week packed with history that shows just how wide the impact of Native athletes has been across generations.TOPICS COVEREDTom Longboat’s record Boston Marathon victoryAndrew Sockalexis’ Boston Marathon appearancesTommy Morrison’s knockout wins in professional boxingRoss Anderson’s world-class speed skiing recordBrandon Montour’s first NHL playoff goalLouis Sockalexis’ standout college and MLB momentsTarzan Brown’s Boston Marathon victoryDarrell Evans’ MLB debut with the Atlanta BravesVirgil Hill’s championship win in Las VegasWillie Stargell’s second three-home run gameBrett Favre’s NFL Draft selectionCarey Price’s first playoff series winJoe Louis early-round knockout victoryJacoby Ellsbury’s steal of home for the YankeesMarvin Camel’s professional boxing winsHenry Armstrong’s split decision victoryLevi Horn signing with the Chicago BearsAustin Corbett honored with a city recognition daySUPPORT NDN ALL-STARSIf 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 BACKGROUNDHey 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!