OU quarterback brings memories of Jim Thorpe
For Indian athletes, Sam stirs a sense of pride

 
By Jenni Carlson    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: October 20, 2007

To understand how Sam Bradford has gone beyond Oklahoma Sooner star to American Indian icon, meet Anthony Beaver.

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Joba Chamberlain: The Yankees reliever could be a closer if Mariano

Rivera exits.

Jacoby Ellsbury: Rookie Boston outfielder might be an answer to slumping offense.

Kyle Lohse:

Phillies starter expected to be hot commodity in weak free-agent market.

Notah Begay: Golfer now playing on European Tour.

Jenna Plumley: OU's mighty mite point guard is an emerging force.

Derek Shaw:

OU sophomore has been the Sooners' starting deep snapper two years.

Nathan Stanley: Senior at Sequoyah is state's best high school quarterback.

Angel Goodrich: Sequoyah senior is a two-time Super Five selection.

Then

Johnny Bench: Binger's Hall of Fame catcher.

Billy Mills:

Olympic gold medalist in 10,000-meter run in 1964.

Allie Reynolds: Pitched for 12 years in the majors including several All-Star seasons with the Yankees after playing at OSU.

Cal McLish: Pitched 15 years in majors, set record 16 consecutive road wins.

Wahoo

McDaniel: Played football at OU, pros before becoming a pro wrestler.

Ted Nolan: Head coach of the New York Islanders played three years for Detroit and Pittsburgh.

Sonny Sixkiller: Washington quarterback.

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