Cherokees did the same for Wes Welker...basically if you are famous...they'll make you a Native
Cherokee Nation supports new Jack Brown Center; honors citizens
During the Jan. 14 Tribal Council meeting, members also approved a resolution of recognition for Cherokee citizen and NFL Patriot wide receiver Wes Welker. Welker’s grandmother lives in Sequoyah County within the Cherokee Nation’s tribal jurisdiction. Welker, 31, is a Heritage Hall graduate from Oklahoma City.
“We want to recognize Wes Welker, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, for his outstanding athletic accomplishments as the New England Patriots wide receiver,” said Tribal Council member Janelle Fulbright. “Welker is tied with Jerry Rice in NFL history with 17 games of at least 10 catches. Welker is on pace to break the tie with Chris Carter as the only player to catch 120 passes in a season twice. Welker has the most receptions in the past six seasons.”