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Ryneldi Becenti, first Native American to play in the WNBA, [46] first Native American woman to play professional basketball for a foreign nation [47] Joe Burton, first Native American to earn a scholarship to a Pac-10 conference [48] Sonny Dove, Wampanoag N.B.A. basketball player Detroit Pistons and New York Nets
James Francis Thorpe (Meskwaki: Wa-Tho-Huk, May 22 or 28, [2] 1887 – March 28, 1953) was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A citizen of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics.
William Mervin Mills (born June 30, 1938), also known by his Oglala Lakota name Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, is an American Oglala Lakota former track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 10,000 metre run (6.2 mi) at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. His 1964 victory is considered one of the greatest Olympic upsets because he was a virtual unknown ...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, read up on famous Native Americans shaping our culture today, including actors, artists, athletes, and politicians 25 Famous Native Americans to Know ...
Pages in category "Native American basketball players" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs defines Native American as having American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Legally, being Native American is defined as being enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or Alaskan village. Ethnologically, factors such as culture, history, language, religion, and familial kinships can influence Native American ...
Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.
The popularity of stereotypical representations of American Indians in global culture has led to a number of teams in Europe also adopting team names derived from Native Americans. While there are team names in North America derived from other ethnic groups, such as the Boston Celtics, the New York Yankees, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Notre ...