Slightly OT: Could the Braves and Indians be next?

[Rich Klein]

And I'm posting this because teams such as the Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians may be next

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/08/busin...ise/index.html

Now, I'm ALL in favor of the important National discussion about this but as I noted on my FB page, you can't change the almost 90 year history now can we?

And does that mean eBay may pull a similar move in the near future?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/re...mes/index.html

[packs]

Why can't you change the name? Because it's been a while? The Washington Bullets aren't the Bullets anymore. The Devil Rays aren't the Devil Rays anymore. The Mighty Ducks aren't the Mighty Ducks. The Yankees aren't the Highlanders anymore either.

[Case12]

I have seen "Washington Warriors' floated around, going back to the spear and feather logo of the 60's....looks good to me.

Braves is different. They have worked hard with American Indians to craft the right logo and message. They still struggle with whether to stop the Tomahawk chant, and don't pass out foam tomahawks anymore. (I remember as a kid going to games and seeing Chief Knock-a-homa come out of his tent in the stands....that was so cool).

Cleveland Indians - whatever. Their football team is the Cleveland Browns- dull. (No disrespect to Cleveland).

[vintagetoppsguy]

Personally, I think the Redskins should keep their name and just change their logo to a red skin potato.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Personally, I think the Redskins should keep their name and just change their logo to a red skin potato.

Love it. How about Washington Senators or Nationals?

[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Love it. How about Washington Senators or Nationals?

I think the Washington Corruptos would be more appropriate in a salute to the governing bodies.

[Case12]

Note 60's logo. I think it's cool and stays with historical team. Washington Warriors'.

[olecow]

All I know is that my all time favorite uniforms in ANY sport are the Boston/Milwaukee Braves unis from the late 40's to the early 60's (gotta have the tomahawk). I wear my Mitchell and Ness Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews jerseys proudly, and I don't mean to offend anyone. They're just beautiful uniforms.

And the Blackhawks have the best sweater in hockey.

[Case12]

Chief Knock-a-homa. (BTW, he is still alive...and agrees with Redskins name change. But thinks Braves and Indians are fine).

[Case12]

Grew up in Atlanta with this. As a kid, I loved it.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by packs

Why can't you change the name? Because it's been a while? The Washington Bullets aren't the Bullets anymore. The Devil Rays aren't the Devil Rays anymore. The Mighty Ducks aren't the Mighty Ducks. The Yankees aren't the Highlanders anymore either.

Also, the Alleghenies aren't the Alleghenies and the Innocents aren't the Innocents.

[arcadekrazy]

Obligatory post of a card. I’m not a t206 guy, but I am attracted to the rarity of this beauty. Alas, As with the other rare beauties I’ve been attracted to in my life, I don’t have one of these either.

[ValKehl]

The Atlanta Braves could simply go back to using the franchise's original name, the Beaneaters.

[Case12]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

The Atlanta Braves could simply go back to using the franchise's original name, the Beaneaters.

And the cheering crowd would chant.......:-)

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

The Atlanta Braves could simply go back to using the franchise's original name, the Beaneaters.

And instead of the tomahawk chop and chant, the fans could all just fart in appreciation of their beloved Beaneaters. A fitting tribute to this name-change trend.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

And I'm posting this because teams such as the Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians may be next

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/08/busin...ise/index.html

Now, I'm ALL in favor of the important National discussion about this but as I noted on my FB page, you can't change the almost 90 year history now can we?

And does that mean eBay may pull a similar move in the near future?

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/re...mes/index.html

The Atlanta Braves have made it clear they are not going to change. Now we have these idiots wanting to deface Stone Mountain! When is this bullshit going to end? Enough is enough!!