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Soboba athlete inducted into sports Hall of Fame
Joseph Burton, who currently plays basketball in France, is inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame.
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
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Joseph Burton Jr. was recently inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame for his prowess on the basketball court. A member of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Burton was raised on the reservation and continues to live there during his sport’s off season.
The North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame honors and recognizes the indigenous sport cultures of 27 countries of North America by recognizing outstanding leadership and achievement in photo individual and team athletics. By honoring and celebrating the empowered journey of the annually inducted individuals and teams,
