This Week in NDN All-Stars History – July 26 – August 1

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYFrom one of the greatest single-game performances in baseball history to championship boxing, Hockey Hall of Fame moments, and a dramatic cycling victory, this week is packed with unforgettable Native sports history.This week, we travel back to witness:Johnny Bench's incredible three-home-run, seven-RBI explosion against Hall of Fame pitcher Steve Carlton.Jack Dempsey's lightning-fast heavyweight knockouts as he continues his rise to boxing greatness.Charles "Chief" Bender taking his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.Rudy York tying a Major League record with two grand slams in one game.Tom Longboat outrunning a three-man relay team while setting a Canadian record.Ethan Bear proudly wearing his name in Cree on the back of his NHL jersey.Chuck Norris capturing a national karate championship.Willie Stargell entering Cooperstown.Neilson Powless earning his first professional cycling victory in dramatic fashion.Jim Plunkett appearing on the cover of SPORT magazine after beginning the next chapter of his remarkable football career.SUPPORT 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!Mentioned in this episode:Sports History Network Theme SongThis theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0