Washington and Cleveland Pro-Sports Franchises Reconsider Dropping Native American Mascots

The old mascots of the NFL’s Washington Commanders and MLB’s Cleveland Guardians may be back in the game.

AP/Nick Wass
A Washington Redskins fan holds up a sign before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014. AP/Nick Wass

The old mascots of the NFL’s Washington Commanders and MLB’s Cleveland Guardians may be back in the game. After dropping the names “Redskins” and “Indians,” fans hope to encourage a balanced approach that respects Native Americans and accommodates tradition. 

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