Indians to remove chief Wahoo stating in 2019

[Section103]

Originally Posted by Dewey2007

As an American Indian I am glad to see the Chief Wahoo symbol go as iconic as it is to many. I am not opposed to them keeping the name Indians if they should consider getting rid of that to. If they were smart they would reach out to the local tribes in the area and see what they can come up in terms of a symbol that is non-offensive and represents the local tribes of the area. Something they should have done long ago. I think that would be a win-win for both the tribes and the team.

Originally Posted by timn1

I don't see why this is so difficult to grasp either - just treat all groups of people with respect-

These pretty much sum it up for me. It wont solve the world's problems, but its a step in the right direction. The sky wont fall when the change is made, either.

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by Section103

These pretty much sum it up for me. It wont solve the world's problems, but its a step in the right direction. The sky wont fall when the change is made, either.

Agreed. Long overdue.