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When the Cleveland Indians played in the 1997 World Series, protesters demonstrated against the team's use of the Chief Wahoo mascot. When American Indian activist Vernon Bellecourt burned an effigy of Chief Wahoo, police arrested him and ordered others to leave. Later, the police arrested two other protesters who had moved to another part of ...
Chief Wahoo was a logo used by the Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians), a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1951 to 2018. As part of the larger Native American mascot controversy , the logo drew criticism from Native Americans, social scientists, and religious and educational groups, but was ...
A more comprehensive understanding of the history and context of using Native American names and images is a reason for sports teams to eliminate such usage. [4] Social science research has shown that sports mascots and images are important symbols with deeper psychological and social effects in society. [5]
Atlanta Braves fans perform the 'tomahawk chop' during a playoff game in 2004. Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesIn October 1995, as the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves prepared to face off in the ...
The Cleveland Indians stunned Major League Baseball fans over the weekend when they revealed that they’re changing the team nickname after 105 years. On Monday, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan gave ...
The “Cleveland Indians” name that lasted more than 105 years is no more. Taking a new name for the first time since 1915, the storied franchise is now “The Cleveland Guardians.” The ...
Another version is that the media and the team chose Cleveland Indians as a play on the name of the Boston Braves, then known as the "Miracle Braves" after going from last place on July 4 to a sweep in the 1914 World Series. The informal "Indians" name sometimes used during Sockalexis' time with the club reinforced the new name. [18]
Indians owner discusses name change, his personal awakening on the issue and the next steps in picking a new name.