Bowing to pressure by critics who have called it culturally offensive, the Cleveland Indians will remove the Chief Wahoo logo from its jerseys and caps beginning in the 2019 season.
After discussions with Major League Baseball and Commissioner Rob Manfred, the Indians will no longer sport the red-faced, smiling caricature during games.
The logo, which had been used by the team since 1947, has been deemed racist and offensive by critics.
Manfred told the Associated Press that the team conveyed to him that some fans have a “long-standing attachment” to the logo, but the Indians agreed that it’s “no longer appropriate” to use on the baseball field. – READ MORE
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has not been afraid to make changes to the league during his two years on the job. Now, he wants the Cleveland Indians to get rid of their red-faced logo.
Pat Courtney, a spokesman for Major League Baseball, provided a statement to the New York Times saying the league is “making progress” in officially removing the cartoon image known as “Chief Wahoo” from all Indians apparel.
“We have specific steps in an identified process and are making progress,” Courtney said. “We are confident that a positive resolution will be reached that will be good for the game and the club.”
Indians vice president for public affairs Bob DiBiasio expressed a willingness to work with the league to find a solution that satisfies both the MLB and Cleveland fans.
“We certainly understand the sensitivities of the logo, those who find it insensitive and also those fans who have a longstanding attachment to its place in the history of the team,” DiBiasio said in the Times article.
Chief Wahoo has appeared on Indians’ uniforms since 1947, but claims in recent years that the caricature is offensive to Native Americans have reduced its appearance around Progressive Field, the team’s home ballpark. Although the logo has effectively been erased from the building itself, it remains on the players’ sleeves and caps for certain games.
Manfred has already proposed several significant rule changes since replacing Bud Selig as MLB commissioner in 2015, one of which resulted in the elimination of intentional walks. If he remains this aggressive in his stance against Chief Wahoo, the longtime logo could be gone for good. (DAILY CALLER)
So, for the last 70 years or so the logo was not that big an issue. Now in 2018 it’s a issue that needs to be resolved?? Funny how that works.
They should change their logo to a pussy …. the Cleveland Cunts.
My husband grew up in Cleveland, so we have a few things with Wahoo’s face on them. Do we need to turn them over to the thought police as illicit contraband?
Just bought 3 things on ebay with Chief Wahoo–these things will double in value in the coming years.
Chieftess Wa-hoohoo
When you set your policies based upon the demands of critics rather than enthusiasts, you determine your outcomes.
It’s almost time to abandon baseball to the pink tape crowd….if the Cardinals try any of this then it is over for me…..
They will feature a ‘Trans’ Cardinal as their new logo.
Ya know, as a kid, I remember when the Harlem Globetrotters would play monkeyball against the hapless Washington Generals. Are they gonna change their name to pacify the anti-warmongers too?
I have it! The Washington Pasty-Ass Whiteys. Can’t jump. Can’t pass. Sure can shoot, though. ~ Suds
The name Indians get to stay, but the Injun face has to go. That doesn’t make much sense. Or does that mean the new mascot get to have a dot on its head? So confusing.
I heard they’re changing it to the Cleveland Heebs.
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Ha! That will be very popular in Beachwood.
How do they get away with the Padres?
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Maybe the should meditate on the NFL for a while before they decide to change their image for political purposes to please the Leftists.
I have to admit that the Twins is a little insensitive.
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I think the problem with the old logo is that it reinforces old-fashioned ideas that we whites have about Native Americans. They should not be considered “noble savages”, they should be depicted as they really are today. Cleveland’s stadium needs to be remodeled to look like a casino. The players, in uniform, should look like blackjack dealers.
Hands down the the best mascot/logo in sports. Really a sad day to see it go.
These logos used by sports teams are actual symbols of diversity. What we’re seeing now is the total destruction of diversity. In another 50 years, if the human race survives that long, sports teams will all be using extremely bland and abstract symbols and logos.
Chief Wahoo isn’t offensive enough. He should be holding a scalp.
High school, Big Green Indian
College, Highlander (and lived in Highland California)
Grad school, Skeleton (Dooley)
Mascot madness in Detroit, Pontiac
The Unconquered, The Seminole Nation
Go Noles, Chief Osceola and Renegade! Never lose that history.
The logo is being change to the Hammer and Sickle….the Cleveland Commies….where every player is placed in Leftist Field .
Well, as the native Native in these parts, I can say this – the logo is modestly, not greatly, offensive. Glad they are changing it.
Next stop – getting rid of the Redskins, which is way more offensive than the Cleveland logo.
In 1947 America was just dusting itself off from victories in World War II and REAL men were coming home. Snowflakes were what fell from the sky back then.