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Shiyazh Pete's NFL Debut Celebrated
Navajo athlete Shiyazh Pete's NFL debut sparks tribal pride on Indigenous Peoples Day.
In brief
Navajo athlete Shiyazh Pete's NFL debut sparks tribal pride on Indigenous Peoples Day. Shiyazh Pete, the first Navajo Nation player in NFL history, received standing ovation from tribal fans during his preseason debut. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Shiyazh Pete's NFL Debut
Shiyazh Pete made his NFL debut for the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Tribal Support for Pete
Thousands of Navajo fans cheered Pete with tribal flags and the phrase yéego, meaning 'with great effort, do it'.
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Pete's Brief NFL Career
Pete played just six snaps before being waived by the Dallas Cowboys and returning home to the Navajo Nation.
Pete's Community Engagement
Pete appeared at Shiprock High School homecoming pep rally and served as grand marshal for the Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade.
Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Pete will meet fans at an Indigenous Peoples Day event in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday.
Native Athletes' Legacy
Native athletes like Jim Thorpe, Louis Tewanima, and Duke Kahanamoku broke barriers in sports and inspired generations.
The short version
Shiyazh Pete, the first Navajo Nation player in NFL history, received standing ovation from tribal fans during his preseason debut.
