Taffy Abel medaled in the 1924 Olympics. Few knew of his Indigenous heritage.

What few outside his family and close friends knew at that time: Taffy Abel was Native American – the first … Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. In many American communities …What few outside his family and close friends knew at that time: Taffy Abel was Native American – the first … Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. In many American communities …