Now that the Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo, the Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise that might assume a new identity.
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For some, the time has come for widespread changes to sports nicknames, mascots and symbols as the country reckons with its legacy of racism. While the debate over the Redskins’ nickname was waged for years, the drastic change came just two weeks after owner Dan Snyder, who once said he would never change the team’s moniker, said the franchise would undergo a “thorough review” before its next move.First, the Indians are not feeling heat from any corporate sponsors. At least not publicly.
Cleveland showed a willingness to rebrand itself when it pulled the highly debated Chief Wahoo logo off its game jerseys and caps. While the red-faced, toothy caricature remains a presence on some team merchandise, its reduced status and removal from the diamond and signage around Progressive Field was applauded as a positive step.
“We’re trying to honour the logo and be respectful,” general manager Stan Bowman said. “There’s certainly a fine line between respect and disrespect, and I think we want to do an even better job. I think the most important thing is to be clear that we want to help educate. … I think we’ve done a good job, but we want to do a better job. And I think we’re committed to that as we go forward.”
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