OU's Bradford to be honored in Tahlequah Friday
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, a Cherokee Nation citizen, will be honored during a special ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at the Place Where They Play activity center, located on the Tahlequah Sequoyah Schools campus.
Leadership is an attribute we seek to identify in our young people, and we witnessed the accomplishments of one such Cherokee leader, Sam Bradford,h said Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, said in a news release. gSam has graciously and quietly assumed the leadership of his team and led them to the national championship game. He also received several awards along the way, including the prestigious Heisman Trophy, yet in doing so he never ignored this team or his teammates.h
Representatives of several Native American tribes, dignitaries and tribal elders will be on hand during the event to help honor Bradford, and the event will begin with a grand entry of tribal flags, complete with a flag song and posting of colors.
Following a brief welcome, Smith will interview Bradford, discussing areas of the importance of leadership, setting goals, living a healthy life and more.
There is no cost to attend the special honoring ceremony and the public is invited.
Due to the size and nature of the event, seating is limited. As per University of Oklahoma and NCAA guidelines, no autographs or personal photos with Bradford will be available at the event.
