If the Redskins change their name, how will it affect the collecting hobby?

Welcome to Net54baseball.com. These forums are devoted to both Pre- and Post- war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. There is a separate section for Buying, Selling and Trading - the B/S/T area!! If you write anything concerning a person or company your full name needs to be in your post or obtainable from it. . Contact the moderator at leon@net54baseball.com should you have any questions or concerns. When you click on links to eBay on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Enjoy!

#11

10-02-2014, 08:42 PM

celoknob

Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Posts: 452

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

In today's times, the term "Whitey" is considered a slur as well. So, do we insist Whitey Ford use his real name and stop signing his autograph "Whitey" Ford?

But then again, "Whitey" wasn't subjected to mass ethnic cleansing and forced migration by his government. 4,000 Cherokee were "cleansed" in the Trail of Tears alone because they had red skin. Most of the rest were dumped in a wasteland. But that "Whitey" argument is a good one and shows considerable empathy and historical appreciation.

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Rules

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
baseball's falling popularity and its affect on our hobby	honus94566	Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions	148	01-31-2014 10:03 AM
Life events that change your collecting experience for the better	markf31	Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions	6	10-28-2013 10:12 PM
how often do you change your collecting focus?	benderbroeth	Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions	47	07-23-2011 04:29 PM
Redskins cut Shaun Suisham	Abravefan11	Watercooler Talk- ALL sports talk	7	12-20-2009 08:15 AM
How Would You Change The Hobby	Archive	Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions	54	04-06-2008 03:32 PM

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:24 PM.