Tom Longboat: The "Bronze Streak to a Wildfire."

Tom Longboat has been called Canada's first professional athlete. But amid his setting records and gaining accolades, he served his country in the Great War and fought discrimination. His life is history that deserves to be remembered.
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[@RhumRunner41]

I grew up next to the Kahnawake Mohawk Reservation. During High School track meets, they would cheer their runners on by screeming "Longboat!, Longboat!". Good to know the story behind the name.

[@smallworldbigworld-yi3xw]

Nice addition to the history, thank you.

[@HoH]

Having oysters and steak with your trophy as the rest of the runners finish probably is the classiest way ever to celebrate a victory.

[@1johnnygunn]

I'd say bond, james bond could do no better! Lol

[@elaineandjohn9599]

True that!

[@onemadhungrynomad]

winning by that much, for the first time ever, that's such an incredible accomplishment. he really deserved that dinner and champagne on top!

[@chuckh5999]

No, waiting for your opposition at the finishing line and congratulating them is far more honourable!

[@b_uppy]

Shame so many of our minority heroes died in obscurity. Glad you are remembering them.

[@9HighFlyer9]

Shame so many of our "heros" are athletes. Sports records will eventually be beaten. But if you're a scientist and make a discovery, no matter how small, for a brief moment you will be the only person in history to know that thing. To me that's cool.

[@b_uppy]

@@9HighFlyer9 @iBiana Doubt Discoveries and theories are sometimes debunked and yet people like Ptolomy are still acknowledged...

[@donc2446]

@@9HighFlyer9 I don't disagree with you, but for my part, I wish we recognized service, selflessness and good character above athletic ability. We are constantly idolizing athletes, musicians, politicians, successful business people and actors. Then we complain they aren't good role models. What do we expect, good character is not the metric for which they were chosen. Some of them are fine people, but that is just chance.

[@walkingwounded3824]

@@9HighFlyer9 I get your point, but to me, both are cool.

[@bret9741]

Agreed and would say, It’s not just minority’s who died in obscurity. Millions and millions of amazing people have passed without our having the opportunity to know even a tiny portion of their lives that made a difference in the world. That’s the wonderful thing about this site, it’s history worth remembering and it’s done without all the political correctness permeating most educational and news sources of today.

[@shadowraith1]

Some of the pluses and minuses of humanity. We collectively really need to clean up our act. As in most cases I had never heard of Mr. Longboat prior to today. Another unknown snippet. Thanks for the history.

[@robertqueberg4612]

Yes, we are a species that is supposed to be able to think and reason, but often fails miserably. In some cases we search for someone different from ourselves to idolize, but in other cases we ridicule and punish those who are different than us, for things that they cannot alter or improve. “Go Figger”

[@chancebelcher7163]

in our zeal to improve the human condition let's not ignore the progress we've collectively made to 'clean up our act'. we are the beneficiaries of much hard work and thought, triumphs and tragedies of those that came before us

[@biggiebaby3541]

"we"?

[@eugenetswong]

A more reasonable perspective is that there are millions of people, who have pushed our nation forward with good intentions, and that there isn't enough time to keep track of them. 2,000,000 is less than 1% of today's population, yet where would we find time to study them all so thoroughly? If everybody learned about 1 of them each day for 15 minutes, then it would take over 5,479 years, unless my math is bad [and it usually is bad :( ]. A more reasonable attitude is that everybody is morally nuanced, in that they are not completely good or evil. Like, in the battle of Montcalm vs. Wolfe, Montcalm fought a fair fight and didn't resort to ambushes, whereas Wolfe climbed up the slope. Maybe Montcalm was a power hungry person, whereas Wolfe was not. I don't know. I just know that we inherited this world with no say in the historical events. We, as individuals, can try to write some of our own history. We can choose to move forward, instead of belittling people for things that they never did. The only reason that we know about slavery, is that people keep teaching the past; not because we experience it [except those, who were trafficked].

[@markferguson3365]

I'm an American but this man was a true hero, both for his military service to his country and his contributions to the sport. I loved this episode!!!

[@peterk8909]

Mark Ferguson During his campaign, JFK had a policy that if someone volunteered for his campaign a jub would be found for them. As an aside, one of my heroes, Bob Gorab (RIP), led his life by the saying, "If your not part of the solution,. your part of the problem".

[@victorcastle1840]

you are so right, they were unlike Cassius Clay/AKA Ali the draft dodger ! History worth remembering !!

[@thorpestanford5359]

@@victorcastle1840 you are saying it is wrong to stand up for what you believe in?Clay did his time. He didn't run to Canada

[@enzoray4154]

@@victorcastle1840 He fought a different battle, fought it hard and with integrity. It took a lot of guts to not do what he was told when he believed that that thing was wrong. That too is history worth remembering!!

[@victorcastle1840]

@@thorpestanford5359 , Clay did his time ??? Where and when . Are you mixing Clay the draft dodger up with Elvis Presley, who served and didn't even go into Special Services as he could have. No, Clay had the money and lawyers he didn't need to go to Canada to stay out of jail and ruin his mouth. Sorry that is the way I will always remember him. Instead, me and my married classmates got drafted, while he stated he would be willing to fight in a Holy War if called to.

[@michaelfodor6280]

As a Canadian, I have to say Thank You / Merci. Another cool First Nations person of interest is Sgt-Maj Francis Pegahmagabow, most decorated First Nations soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces and expert sniper.

[@SillyPutty3700]

From Parry Sound Me Alma Mater!

[@fergusmallon1337]

@@SillyPutty3700 Parry Sound, home of Bobby Orr

[@jeffbell2668]

As a first Nations person I am greatful you made me aware of this amazing person. Thank you for all that you do.

[@quackyduck4912]

Never heard of a native named Jeff. Lol

[@gnostic268]

Never heard of a duck being on the internet. You must be a quack. Lol

[@michaeldougfir9807]

I live in the northeast corner of California. A lot of Canadians come through here on their way to Reno, Nevada. It is where I learned to appreciate our northern neighbours. They have always been good visitors when they pause here. Good guests of our country. So I have been watching more things that pertain to Canada. It seems to me that we have the friendliest border there is. So when a report like this one about Mr Longboat comes up, I pay attention. Thank you for telling us about Mr Longboat. I will remember him with great respect.

[@fergusmallon1337]

And thank you for the compliment.

[@Peasmouldia]

Thank you H.G. I've run out of superlatives for your work. How you can keep up this high standard is a mystery to us mere mortals!

[@tomminton5512]

Agree

[@VoidHalo]

It's easy to produce quality work when you're as passionate as he obviously is.

[@williamhill7312]

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[@vmbrister3278]

Amen!

[@gregfair1749]

Agreed! Always something new and interesting!!!!!!

[@footieballer]

Your subject topics are so very good with exceptional presentation. Thank you for all these videos.

[@rucarnuts13]

If I may, I have a suggestion for a video. The wreck of the Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” #4005 - the wreck of one of the largest steam locomotives ever built. It would be a prime time to do a video on the only wreck of a “Big Boy”, seeing as Big Boy #4014 just returned to steam last Thursday for the first time in 59 years.

[@colinp2238]

The lesson of his patriotism is a good example to all that claim "their" rights but are reluctant to do anything for their country and so often for their fellow man. JFK was so right in his inaugarl speech, ask not what the country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

[@Gigivvvv]

Amen to that Colin...

[@Gigivvvv]

@CYBERSTRIK3 sad isn't it...the ones who would and in a lot of cases HAVE literally given their life with no thought... come home and ...well sadly we all know what the government did then ...to our vets...and continue to do today....hmph...nothing...

[@ToyotaTechnical]

Seems like our country doing something for us was more important than we previously thought

[@ISawABear]

The problem is, its needs to be a mutual exchange, because Tom arguably couldn't even call Canada his country because Canada wouldn't offer First Nations citizenship rights until after WWII

[@niagaradrones]

I live right beside the Onondaga reservation and I have never heard this story! As a southern ontarian and proud Canadian, thank you for this story!!!

[@marklittle8805]

I believe there is some statue of him in Toronto....

[@marklittle8805]

There is no end of things that make me proud as a Canadian. How does anyone put that in a short paragraph? I will say I am not blind to things that are not pleasant in Canada's past but in the end I do love Canada

[@niagaradrones]

Michael Evans The fact that I am Canadian makes me proud to be Canadian. You see, Canadians are very prideful people. We love our country and we are proud of it and what it has become. Everything about Canada is amazing. The people, the land, the food, the laws, the rights and freedoms. Everything. Many other countries adore us and Canadians. We are loved all around. But we are also over looked at sometimes. But hey, that is okay. Canada is a peaceful country. We don’t like starting wars but we will defend our allies and friends if needed.

[@marklittle8805]

@Michael Evans our freedom is part of being beside you yes, but I do recall the War of 1812 didn't quite pan out the way some people there planned it. We are neighbours, we share so much but sometimes there is a lack of understanding between the two. I spent a few years driving a truck on this continent. I have been to 44 States and 9 provinces. I know America far better than some Americans know Canada and that is fine, I likely am an exception but I also know we have a damn fine place to live and we do things differently. Not always better. And we thank you for mutual defense but let's face it, we are on tenth the size in population of the US, and we are spread further out. We have to see the world different because of our nation evolved, as opposed to yours.

[@niagaradrones]

Michael Evans yes, derision is what you’ll get from me with that attitude as well. As a member of the Commonwealth, we have seldom seen the need for Americans, it is the Americans who impose themselves on everyone else, as you are now. So I will not thank your country for anything, thank you for the strife and confusion

[@elaineandjohn9599]

I was born and raised in the area of southern Ontario just around Six Nations and while Tom Longboat’s story is known, it is not known well enough and therefore not appreciated enough. Thank you for bring it to the forefront.

[@derekschmidt2703]

I loved this story, good and bad about Canadians and Tom. Love the balance you keep in your storytelling.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Thank you History Guy! You took that story and RAN with it! 😋

[@g00gleminus96]

I see what you did there :|

[@vmbrister3278]

Nice

[@emilyfouquettehoffman7886]

🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@Gigivvvv]

pun intended ...and very punny i might add :)))

[@mikeblair2594]

If you could do a video of Francis pegehmagabo I would appreciate it greatly. Francis was and I believe still is the sniper with the highest confirmed kills during the great war and since. He was also Iroquois and may have been of the same clan as Tom Longboat. His story is fascinating. Thanx, you and the missus make my day.

[@marklittle8805]

Francis Pegahmagabow Was an Ojubway, not one of the 6 nations. A great story and History Guy, you need to do Francis

[@mikeblair2594]

Sorry, as I learned the story he was Iroquois.

[@edthurber6265]

I've never considered myself a history buff, but i really enjoy these videos. You do a great job presenting the content in a compelling way. It's so obvious you enjoy what you're doing.

[@alecjones4135]

thank you very much for making a video on a Canadian native, a history that is often forgotten

[@edglunz9917]

God Bless The History Guy for bring to us a long forgotten Hero. I grew up in Upstate New York and remember hearing the name Longboat used by my elders, but Never the story about him. Many thanks for Going The Distance to Run this by us.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

That guy is the Canadian version of Jim Thorpe. Took no prisoners and got the job done.

[@brookshadlin117]

Indyyyyyyy!

[@littlewhitedory1]

Hear, hear!

[@vmbrister3278]

Amen!

[@brinx8634]

No....that "other guy" is the American version of Tom Longboat.

[@walkingwounded3824]

@@brinx8634 Wow, so tribal! I get it, but the main point stands! I don't think he insulted Mr. Longboat, in fact from one to the other, quite a compliment. No matter what side of the border you're on!

[@nicholas5623]

Love hearing about Canadian history, but history from all the towns I lived in at one point or another. Great episode as always

[@johntabler349]

Prejudice lives everywhere and great men overcome it everywhere thanks for the lesson

[@lomax7819]

I can't say enough great things about this channel. It's easily one of the best channels to ever grace the pages of KZbin. Thanks for all you do, The History Guy, keep up the amazing work! #GOAT

[@TheFroperson]

Thanks. I am First Nations from Six Nations. My family have a long connection to the Longboats. I too was at The Mohawk Institute in the late 40s & mid 50's. My best friend at the Mushhole was Linda Longboat and I knew her older sisters too. Thanks for this video about Tom Longboat. 👍

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Another forgotten hero given the modern recognition he deserves. Thanks! Now for the movie.

[@rosaleerich2090]

Great subject! I'd never heard of this young man before! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@tinymetaltrees]

“Athletic cigar store” I was born too late. 🤣

[@robertwilson3914]

I have a copy of my great grandfather's civil war diary, his name was Josiah Wilson. He was of Scot ancestry, 1670's immigrants, and had education which made him a quarter master Sargent in Sheridan's army in the 1st Alabama Cavalry. They were Sheridan's scout and protection group during the Georgia Campaign...straight through the end of the war in Virginia...you may be interested...he spoke of skirmishes and "human torpedoes " used in battle and eating oysters in Savannah, Ga at Christmas time....and chasing the last elements of the Confederate calvary up thru the Carolinas at the end...with a remarkable postscript of his creation at the end of the diary. Those men lived and fought year-round on horseback through utterly bad conditions and survived...noteworthy...I'm here because of him....smile...

[@kenthawley5990]

I have never heard of Tom Longboat, but now I will never forget him!

[@g00gleminus96]

Thanks for this piece of Canadian history.

[@dilligaf0220]

Not all cities in Upper Canada are Toronto. The city of Hamilton figured prominently in Native stories, this one particularly.

[@zell9058]

I would enjoy a deeper dive into the Longhouse movement. I live next to a Seneca Indian reservation where Longhouse is a common faith.

[@siestatime4638]

Then you are in a great position to do your own research. Just go next door and ask...

[@zell9058]

Yeah no one I know closely enough that I would feel completely comfortable saying hey tell me about your religion. Plus I just like the way THG produces and presents his content. I could always just google info too but I wanted to see his take on it.

[@digginz8603]

I love the History Guy!

[@MrSafer]

I would like to hear about the Eagle and her sister ships taken as prizes in WWII. I own a flare gun and binoculars from the eagle.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

safer doolie that is a good story we will likely tell at some point.

[@MrSafer]

@Ron Lewenberg Didn't realize there was multiple Eagles. But the one we are talking about was Originally a German training tall-ship with a metal hull. I think She had 4 identical sister-ships that were taken as war prizes in world war 2. The Eagle which is now a Coast Guard Training ship that tours the world. I really don't know the fine details of the story. I have acquired the ships flare gun which is really cool, double barreled with a fire selector. You can fire booth barrels or pick the left or right. It is made from stainless steel. I also acquired a pair of binoculars with a leather carrying case. I obtained them from the son of one of the Officers who originally brought The Eagle over from Germany.

[@richardross3815]

Thank you very much. He is much over looked for his accomplishments...and his humbleness....not to mention his affiliation as a member of the Iroqouis five nations history.... the five nations structure of government that influenced all modern governments ( Occupied Canada....excellent book...)

[@gagecarty4290]

Amazing how many people served their country though the years without being fully recognized as a citizen of the country

[@thorpestanford5359]

A great Canadian. He was fortunate to escape the residential school ,so many others did not

[@fergusmallon1337]

My thought exactly and he seems to have literally escaped. Mr. Trudeau's campaign to atone for these atrocities is a righteous campaign.

[@Eremon1]

Tom Longboat was treated very poorly during his life. I'm embarrassed for my country for what they did to it's first people.

[@dougalexander7204]

Mr. History Guy, please stay awesome. Your work is great.

[@paulwilliams1477]

Thank you for your channel. Did Tom Longboat ever meet/race Jim Thorpe?

[@linnharamis1496]

Fascinating as always. It is amazing that some individuals can still Triumph with all the obstacles in their paths. Thanks again!

[@allanlank]

Bravo. Another wonderfully presented piece of Canadian history. Thank you so much.

[@kellybreen5526]

Francis Pegahmagabow, Tommy Prince and the first "windtalkers" deserve more recognition than they ever received. Canadian natives were used to speak over the radio in the Great War, predating the US doing the same thing 20+ years later with equally good effect. Thanks for the great segment.

[@normcameron2316]

A great man treated poorly, Such is Canada. Thank you History Guy for bringing this story and other Canadian stories to light..

[@brandon5059]

Whoever disliked this video give your head a shake! Longboat is a Canadian legend and this is the best scripted and executed short documentary on Longboat out there! Well done History Guy! Shame on u haters!

[@FINEDENTIST]

My Grandfather was a member of The British Expeditionary Force, out of Toronto he was an engineer a Steamfitter,he survived getting gassed was shipped to France where an artillery shell took out the building housing his horse,he came back to Canada not knowing who he was and unable to walk and unable to speak.My Grandma who was his Fiance at time waited for him and nursed him back to health teaching him to speak and assisted him in walking again.Mom used to say he used to wake at night screaming about rats the mud the dead and the Smell.He passed 14 years later.I never met either of my grandfather's ,my father was an orphan brought up by nuns and brothers.

[@macnutz4206]

Those native residential schools were horrible places, something that Canada now is ashamed of. It had little to do with Education and everything to do with oppression and stripping people of their heritage in the ugliest ways possible. Tom Longboat's remark about not sending his dog there, was mild.

[@rondavis459]

despite the adversity suffered by our First Nations people by the colonial powers, they helped Canada to become the great nation it is today and deserve the respect due them.

[@jasonplant5432]

I really like your episodes of forgotten heroes!!!

[@Henchman1977]

We do such a bad job of teaching our own history in Canada.... They should just play these videos in classrooms... Which riminds me, was Max the 10000 year old mouse a thing in the USA? I really enjoyed those as a child. Your videos are like an adult version of those shorts.

[@andrewwmacfadyen6958]

Even by the ghastly standards of WW I the Canadian units in the Great War had a particular hard time in trenches especially in the weeks before the Western Allies began the 100 Day Offensive that final defeated the Central Powers. That unbreakable spirit of Longboat and his fellow squadies is something that Canada can be very proud of.

[@xephael3485]

8:42 Wow, crazy...talk about getting kicked when you're down

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Hey Playboy, you forgot to mention how people confused Jim Thorpe with him. Jim Thorpe tried to get him into films. I saw letters that was written between the two of them! HG's GOD bless you and History Gal!

[@eolaspellor1718]

He’s still a legend in Hamilton and Brantford Ontario.

[@floriotj]

Very similar story is that of Jim Thorpe.

[@joebudde3302]

Thorpe was a contemporary of Longboat , they were both alive and at their physical peaks at about the same time, makes me wonder why they did not compete against each other.

[@mikeblair2594]

Who says they didnt?

[@joebudde3302]

Well you prove it then, HG didn't mention it so I side with him, you want to say otherwise come up with the proof, but internet bullies don't ,they just continue useless arguments.

[@gwine9087]

@@mikeblair2594 Longboat was a long distance runner, Thorpe was not.

[@sandrablanchette2239]

Not really into sports. Debated whether to listen to this or not. I am so glad I did!

[@mountainguyed67]

Funny, in the U.S. this wouldn’t be considered “sports”.

[@wallacemcnish]

my favourite one so far, keep up the great work

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

A fellow cross-country runner!

[@N-Scale]

Very good edition. I never knew of him. Mike

[@davidharris5855]

I knew about Tom Longboat but this piece filled in some gaps in a great Canadian athletes history. Thank you History guy great story about a Great athlete. At least it's not all about a single country your stories cover the world and what made it what it is today.

[@tomme3913]

"it's no doubt he's Canadian"

[@leepeel7129]

Distance runners do it longer!

[@MikeHonan6]

Great snippet of sports history.

[@kathleenparr7401]

Thank You History Guy...I have been studying the Mohawk Native Indians!

[@christophermelvin7228]

Yonkers' own Samuel(S.A.)Mellor founder of the 2nd oldest marathon in the US: Yonkers Marathon.

[@cryptocrush-823]

Amazing! The organ that allowed him to rise to such heights, and carried him breathlessly across many finish lines: the lungs...they were also, the very same organs, that failed him in the end...

[@tomsbeststuff2134]

Code of Handome Lake an inspiration to Joseph Smith? Citation please.

[@troublecaine1728]

Indeed. He survived Residential Schools...A MIRACLE!

[@robertmoulton2656]

Thanks for being as careful as you where with a contentious issue in Canada while still honouring Mr. Longboat.

[@vmbrister3278]

Thank you! You continuously bring Rich content! If I were a history teacher I would make your videos Required viewing. I'm 54 yes. old and You are the Very Best I have ever seen at conveying content in such a riveting manor! I am So glad you chose to do these, and am Darn Lucky I found you! Great Work!

[@kingjames4886]

canadian named "everything"... heh. i like this guy. also that prescription of beer... so canada XD

[@alexanderfilmworks]

A balanced portrayal of a First Nations hero... Having ancestry from the Annishnaabe people myself, the Odawa on the unceded half of Manitoulin Island, it is a fitting honor to his clan, his tribe, the Six Nations Confederacy, and all First Nations peoples across Canada. Thank you.

[@fergusmallon1337]

I imagine our American audience must be saying "Where? What? Who?"

[@alexanderfilmworks]

@@fergusmallon1337 Then they need to learn more about Canada, the First Nations peoples of North America, and history in general.

[@robinrodriguez480]

WOW!! "Great Story" terrible ending sort of reminds of Jim Thrope!!

[@gregfair1749]

That's one very intriguing piece of history about our Canadian bothers and sisters up north!!!!!!!!

[@timsgotissues3581]

Great documentary. Reminded me very much of American legend Jim Thorpe.

[@bob_._.]

I think that Cresceus (pronounced cresh-us; and no, not some old Roman guy) might be a good subject for a video. As a child I lived on the street named after him.

[@capie44]

Moral of the Story: Your worth is determined not by your race, culture, creed, gender, crime, mental-disability, social alienation, booger-picking, style, convention, manner, as long as your production grossly out-weighs your disadvantages. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Nations_of_the_Grand_River www.google.com/maps/search/six+nations+of+the+grand+river/@43.075131,-80.1674767,12.5z

[@jjj1951]

Billy Mills was an American native person who won the gold in the 10000 meters at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics.

[@Lockbar]

Poor Tom,....his first wife sure seemed to jump ship pretty fast. Nobody knew he was alive?? Strange.

[@chelseawhite7117]

“Emblematic of his heritage” man, people suck sometimes

[@dogofwar6769]

Hey @The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered, 'The Battle of Athens' would probably make a decent video.

[@tedwpx123]

Great story

[@grantwilson4696]

As a Canadian, I am immensely proud of Tom Longboat. I'd like to think that we've come many miles in the manner in which we treat our First Nation people. I don't think Tom Longboat would be satisfied with the current state of affairs........ I'd not blame him. Just sayin'....

[@frankoshinski9205]

I always enjoy your History .Thank you " SMILE "

[@deadmetal8692]

In case you haven't already, I highly recommend Jim Thorpe. Amazing story. Specially in this current cancel culture movement. The guys the Reason for the name of the nfl team The Redskins.

[@tomgreenough3235]

Thanks History Guy. I love your work. I do wish someone would offer a history of the British Empire using the Canadians as cannon fodder. WWI, Dieppe, the Antwerp estuary campaign and others. I love the Canucks. I know some folks think that a disparaging term, but I think of it as a term of endearment.

[@marlinweekley51]

Great episode. Iam an avid an also watch a youtube channel called “The Ultrarunning History Podcast” by Davy Crockett. Iam going to mention this episode in the comments on his next video. Thanks.

[@rpm1796]

If it wasn't for Canada's First Nations, Canada never would have happened. From the Revolutionary War to WW 2, and always true & valued members of our Armed Forces.🍁

[@Ammo08]

A story on another Native American, Tom Threepersons would be great. Tom Longboat was an amazing athlete.

[@skalvenner]

Whenever a joint is running (burning crooked) i say it's running like Tom Longboat. nobody knows what hell im talking about...

[@johnallison820]

I'd like to see the Imperial Russian Baltic Seas Fleet voyage to destruction at Tsushima, if you please. And Roosevelt's Great White Fleet reply.

[@dougreimer2912]

Watch your show frequently. I'm from Toronto and had little knowledge of Tom Longboat. It has been heartwarming to learn more about him. Thanks so.much.

[@doonsbury9656]

Mr History guy.....I always sit down to watch these snippets of History expecting to be Educated.......Entertained and Enchanted.....and I am never disappointed! A pity that so many national hero's seem to share the fate of Tom Longboat....to die in poverty and obscurity. Thankfully the History Guy brings their name and achievements to light again and helps to preserve the part they played in a nations heritage.

[@jeffbangkok]

Enjoyed and tonight this popped up immediately instead of about 20 minutes after your post

[@DAndyLord]

My village is about 900m from Ohsweken ON. It's insane to think this hometown hero couldn't vote. He died the same year my father was born.

[@tonilequire-schott3691]

I would very much like you to do an episode on the “true” story of the Pied Piper. Until recently, I thought it was just a poem by Robert Browning. I now find its a story based on fact-strange and fascinating. I am a subscribed devotee of “The History Guy and have enjoyed many segments. Thank you. Toni.

[@donc9751]

I love the opening story about the officer being lead to the point of exhaustion and said "Slow down man, who do you think I am, Tom Longboat? No sir, I Am!" Great history!

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

Such similarities between the lives of Tom Longboat and Jim Thorpe! Two great Native American athletes who achieved renown in their lives for their athletic prowess and yet died in poverty and obscurity. 😞