All Americans share a love for sports, but to many Native Americans it provided
common ground to compete with others for successes and recognition denied them
in other arenas. Nevada Golden Gloves champions and rodeo champions are often
associated with Native Americans. The Stewart Braves had a long, distinguished
history of victories in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field.
From the Stewart Indian School’s earliest days, the Braves were formidable
opponents. After defeating the University of Nevada’s junior varsity football
team in 190X, they challenged their varsity team. The university wisely declined
the match.Although there were many prominent individual athletes, their victories were shared with many Indian people. Successful athletes often returned to lead and coach others in order to continue a line of succession and excellence in sports.
Stewart Football Players: Stewart Indian School Collection
Circa 1927
Doggie George (Holmes), Washoe Tribe (left), &
Irishman Williams, Walker Lake Paiute Tribe
