I wouldn't say that Bob C.'s take on Sockalexis is factually incorrect, but I think it's missing something. Sockalexis was very talented, and was a great player before the drinking started. I remember him being very popular, though I might be wrong.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Indian team name was inspired both by the Boston Braves and by Sockalexis. Not mutually exclusive.
Last edited by John1941; 05-01-2022 at 12:51 PM.
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