This Week in NDN All-Stars History | July 12–18, 2026

This Week in NDN All-Stars History | July 12–18, 2026

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY Episode summary goes here...... 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 [https://ndnallstars.com/wp/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 [http://patreon.com/ndnallstars] 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 [https://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! Companies mentioned in this episode: * New York Yankees * Cleveland Indians * Seattle Storm * Cincinnati Reds * PGA Tour * Green Bay Packers * NASCAR Takeaways: * The podcast highlights significant historical moments in the careers of Native American athletes. * Listeners are introduced to legendary figures such as Allie Reynolds and Joe Louis. * Each episode seeks to inspire new generations by celebrating the achievements of Native athletes. * The narrative emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the past in sports history. Mentioned in this episode: Sports History Network Theme Song This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0

Dennis Rodman vs. Karl Malone in the Ring, Death to Disco Night goes awry, and Nigel Mansell outpaces everybody - This DiSH for July 12

In 1998, Dennis Rodman teamed up with Hulk Hogan and Karl Malone was partnered with Diamond Dallas Page at the Bash at the Beach n San Diego. In 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey went way off the rails. In 1992, Nigel Mansell took the lead on corner number two and led the rest of the way to win the British GP at Silverstone.

Babe Ruth's MLB Debut, Gene Sarazen Aced the Postage Stamp, and Bobby Knight arrested in San Juan - This DiSH for July 11

In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox. In 1973, Gene Sarazen aced the par 3 8th hole at Troon as a 71-year old. In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested in San Juan, Puerto Rico after punching a police officer. In 1967, the MLB All-Star game went a full 15 innings to become the longest All-Star game in terms of innings.

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #176

Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY With Special Guest Football Card Collector and Historian Carl Lamendola GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND Gridiron Greats [https://gridirongreatsmagazine.com/index.html] covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob Swick and Swick Enterprises starting with Issue 23. Editor and publisher, Bob Swick has been collecting football cards since 1965. He has written about football cards and memorabilia since 1990 for several major sports collecting publications including Sports Collectors Digest and had his own column, Turning The Pages. He self-published Bob Swick’s Football Times in the 1990s; he has been interviewed in Tuff Stuff, the Giants Report, the Packers Report, and the Beckett Football Monthly magazine. He has also been a contributor to the Beckett Annual Football Price Guide. Bob also collects programs, yearbooks, media guides, ticket stubs, pocket schedules, and team photos of the Green Bay Packers, of which he is a shareholder. He is also a member of The Professional Football Researchers Association. Bob brings his expertise to the magazine in the form of his love of all things football-related. His BA in journalism and MS in Economics brings a unique focus to the niche of football memorabilia and history. We want to thank everyone who takes the time to subscribe to and support Gridiron Greats Magazine. Besides our knowledgeable, generous contributors [https://gridirongreatsmagazine.com/writers.html] and most talented illustrator, Jared Kraus, all administrative activities are performed by Bob Swick and his wife, Brenda. Thank you all for your support. We are ever so grateful. See our Contributors [https://gridirongreatsmagazine.com/writers.html] page for a bio on some of our fantastic writers. Without them, this magazine would not exist. We are grateful for their continuing support. If you would like to be a contributing writer, or subscriber or want to advertise in Gridiron Greats, please contact the Publisher via the information above. Portions of the material presented are the opinion of the contributing writers and not necessarily those of Swick Enterprises, LLC. CONTACT US If you are interested in any particular football topic that you would like to either see featured in Gridiron Greats or would like to write about, and if you have a Super Collection you want to be considered for an upcoming publication please feel free to contact Bob via email [contact@gridirongreatsmagazine.com].

Brandi Chastain's World Cup Winner, Abby Wambach's Last Second Header, and Ben Hogan 'One and Done' at the Open - This DiSH for July 10

In 1999, Brandi Chastain hit the deciding shot in the PK Shootout against China to win the World Cup. In 2011, Abby Wambach's goal in the final seconds against Brazil tied the match at 2 and the US went on to win the quarterfinal match on PKs and advanced to the Semis of the World Cup. In 2010, Jack Nicklaus hit a 101-foot putt to prove to Johnny Miller it could be done. In 1953, Ben Hogan won the British Open.