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The True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn

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Counting Coup: A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn

by Larry Colton

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In the rolling hills of the Little Big Horn Reservation in Montana, there is a story that has been passed down through generations. It is a story of basketball, honor, and the unbreakable spirit of the Lakota people.

The story begins in the late 1800s, when the Lakota people were forced to live on reservations after the Battle of Little Bighorn. Life on the reservation was harsh, and the Lakota people struggled to maintain their culture and traditions.

In 1891, a young Lakota man named Luther Standing Bear was sent to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. Carlisle was a boarding school for Native American children, and it was there that Luther Standing Bear first learned about basketball.

Luther Standing Bear was a natural athlete, and he quickly became one of the best basketball players at Carlisle. He helped lead the Carlisle basketball team to several championships, and he became known as one of the greatest Native American basketball players of all time.

In 1904, Luther Standing Bear returned to the Little Big Horn Reservation and introduced basketball to his people. The Lakota people quickly adopted the game, and it soon became a popular pastime on the reservation.

Basketball gave the Lakota people a sense of pride and accomplishment. It was a way for them to express their culture and identity, and it was a way for them to compete with other teams from around the country.

In 1912, the Lakota people formed their own basketball team, the Little Big Horn Braves. The Braves quickly became one of the most successful Native American basketball teams in the country. They won several championships, and they toured the country, playing against some of the best teams in the world.

The Little Big Horn Braves were more than just a basketball team. They were a symbol of the Lakota people's strength and resilience. They showed the world that Native Americans could compete with anyone, and they helped to break down stereotypes about Native Americans.

The story of the Little Big Horn Braves is a story of hope and inspiration. It is a story about how sports can bring people together and help them overcome adversity. It is a story that should be told and retold for generations to come.

The Legacy of the Little Big Horn Braves

The Little Big Horn Braves left a lasting legacy on the Lakota people. They showed the world that Native Americans could compete with anyone, and they helped to break down stereotypes about Native Americans.

The Braves also helped to inspire a new generation of Native American basketball players. Today, there are many Native American basketball players who are playing at the highest levels of the game. These players are carrying on the legacy of the Little Big Horn Braves, and they are showing the world that Native Americans can achieve anything they set their minds to.

The story of the Little Big Horn Braves is a reminder that sports can be more than just a game. Sports can bring people together, help them overcome adversity, and inspire them to achieve their dreams.

Counting Coup: A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn

by Larry Colton

4.7 out of 5