As the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians examine their team names and logos in contemplation of changing what many deem offensive, one other baseball team has remained outside of the debate.
The Atlanta Braves, who once spotlighted Chief Noc-a-Homa, a Native American who would emerge from a teepee and do a war dance when a team player hit a home run (he was “retired” before the 1986 season) just issued a letter that seemed defiant on the name controversy.
The Braves, along with Cleveland, Washington and such teams as the Kansas City Chiefs, Florida State Seminoles, and San Francisco 49ers, have been under pressure to change names and logos deemed offensive.
The Washington Redskins have long resisted the name change, but have now started a comprehensive review. The Cleveland Indians said Friday they’re also reconsidering their nickname.
The Braves released a statement saying the team “honors, supports, and values the Native American community.
The Atlanta Braves, who once spotlighted Chief Noc-a-Homa, a Native American who would emerge from a teepee and do a war dance when a team player hit a home run (he was “retired” before the 1986 season) just issued a letter that seemed defiant on the name controversy.
The Braves, along with Cleveland, Washington and such teams as the Kansas City Chiefs, Florida State Seminoles, and San Francisco 49ers, have been under pressure to change names and logos deemed offensive.
The Washington Redskins have long resisted the name change, but have now started a comprehensive review. The Cleveland Indians said Friday they’re also reconsidering their nickname.
The Braves released a statement saying the team “honors, supports, and values the Native American community.
- 7/5/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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