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Native American Group Files Lawsuit Demanding Cleveland Indians Change Name, Mascot
musiclady:
The Cleveland Spiders' name was changed to the Cleveland Indians because a brilliant player named Louis Sockalexis was the first self-proclaimed Native American to play baseball.
The name is more than a century old, and there's no way it's going to change because of 5 gripers.
The name is an HONOR to Native Americans.
musiclady:
--- Quote from: Carling on June 25, 2014, 10:27:01 pm ---Truth be told, their mascot does have a bit of a "Sambo" vibe to it.
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I have long thought that it would be best to get rid of Chief Wahoo.
That could be done without changing the name.
Go TRIBE! ^-^
Carling:
--- Quote from: musiclady on June 25, 2014, 10:39:25 pm ---I have long thought that it would be best to get rid of Chief Wahoo.
That could be done without changing the name.
Go TRIBE! ^-^
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I have no problem with the name Indians, but yes, that caricature is just silly, and could easily be changed to something that honors Indians.
Can you imagine a team called the Long Island Jews, and with this logo? :pondering:
Scottftlc:
I want a lawsuit against Centenary College (La), their team is named "Gentlemen" and as I am no gentleman, I am offended.
musiclady:
--- Quote from: Carling on June 25, 2014, 10:54:33 pm ---I have no problem with the name Indians, but yes, that caricature is just silly, and could easily be changed to something that honors Indians.
Can you imagine a team called the Long Island Jews, and with this logo? :pondering:
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Hmmmm.............interesting parallel, and equally inappropriate, methinks.
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