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This Week in NDN All-Stars History: April 5–11

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

This week’s episode of This Week in NDN All-Stars History takes us from the boxing ring to the ice rink, and everywhere in between.

We highlight standout moments including early career victories from Henry Armstrong, a dominant three-home run performance by Willie Stargell, and Jonathan Cheechoo reaching the 50-goal mark in the NHL. You’ll also hear about key moments from athletes like Gary Sargent, Virgil Hill, and Tahnee Robinson as they made their mark in their respective sports.

These are the stories that deserve to be remembered—and shared.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Nelson Levering’s pro boxing debut win
  • Bucky Dent’s trade to the New York Yankees
  • Zach Whitecloud’s first NHL game
  • Henry Armstrong’s knockout victories
  • John Starks’ 37-point performance
  • Bobby Madritsch’s final MLB appearance
  • Marvin Camel’s early pro career success
  • Joe Louis victory in Saint Louis
  • Gary Sargent’s playoff heroics and career milestones
  • Willie Stargell’s three home run game
  • Jonathan Cheechoo’s 50-goal season
  • Virgil Hill’s title fight win
  • Tahnee Robinson drafted into the WNBA
  • Carey Price’s dominant NHL season finish

If you’re enjoying these stories and want to help us keep sharing the history of great Native athletes, head over to NDNAllStars.com to explore the collection.

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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.

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This Week in NDN All-Stars History: April 5–11

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Every week, we break down what happened in Indian All-Stars history, the winds, the moments, and the athletes who made them happen. Here's what happened the week of April 5th through April 11th. April 5th in 1950, Nelson Levin wins his professional boxing debut with a first round knockout of Quill Cudder in Wichita, Kansas. In 1977, Buckingham is traded from the Chicago White Sox to the New York Yankees in exchange for Oscar Gamble, Lamar Hoyt, minor league pitcher Bob Polinsky, and $250,000. In 2018, Zach Whiteclub plays his first NHL game for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, finishing with 16 minutes and 42 seconds of ice time and a plus-3 rating. April 6th, in 1935, Henry Armstrong stops Tully Corvo with a fifth-round technical knockout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. In 1937, Henry Armstrong knocks out Pete DeGrasse

at two minutes and 37 seconds of the 10th round at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. In 1996, John Starks scores 37 points as the New York Knicks defeat the Toronto Raptors, 139 to 106 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In 2005, Bobby Midritch plays his final major league baseball game for the Seattle Mariners against the Cleveland Indians at Safe Crow Field in Seattle, Washington. April 7th, in 1976, Marvin Campbell defeats Rafael Gutierrez by 10-round unanimous decision in his 13th professional bout at the Mizzula County Fairgrounds in Mizzula, Montana. April 8th, in 1941, Joel Lewis stops Tony Musto at one minute and 36 seconds of the ninth round at the St. Louis Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1980, Gary Sargent scores the overtime game-winning goal for the Minnesota North Stars against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario. April 10th, in 1971, Willie Stargel hits three home runs

for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game against the Atlanta Brades at three-river stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1977, Gary Sargent helps the Los Angeles Kings defeat the Atlanta Flames in the NHL preliminary round miniseries. In 1983, Gary Sargent skates in his final NHL game with the Winnipeg Jets against the Calgary Flames at the Winnipeg Arena in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2006, Jonathan Chi Chi scores his 50th goal of the season for the San Jose Sharks against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena into Detroit, Michigan. April 11th, in 1992, Virgil Hill knocks out Rodin Morel at one minute and 44 seconds of the fourth round at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 2011, Tommy Robinson is selected 31st overall by the Phoenix Mercury and the WNBA draft at ESPN Studios in Bristol, Connecticut. In 2015, Gary Price finishes the regular season with 44 wins, a 1.96 goals against average,

and a 0.93 save percentage for the Montreal Canadian. To see the full stories, shopped the merch and support the mission, visit indianallstars.com. Indian All-Stars, celebrating great native athletes past and present. The Sports History Network, where legends live on, and the past plays loud. Welcome to the place where history's proud from great iron glory to the hardwood stars, from the racetrack heat to Olympic bars. It's the voices, the stories, the moments you miss, to buy fans and pros who live for this.

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