Cleveland manager Terry Francona supports changing team's nickname: 'Time to move forward'

Cleveland has used its current nickname since 1915. The controversial mascot, Chief Wahoo, was removed as the primary logo in 2013 and taken off uniforms for good last year.

"I've been thinking about it and been thinking about it before we put out that statement," Francona said."I know in the past, when I've been asked about, whether it's our name or the Chief Wahoo, I think I would usually answer and say I know that we're never trying to be disrespectful. "And I still feel that way. But I don't think that's a good enough answer today. I think it's time to move forward. It's a very difficult subject. It's also delicate."

I’m pretty sure Cowboys aren’t offended by Dallas team name. Hey Cleveland you could use Cowboys for MLB!!!

Rockers.

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I’m calling for the dallascowboys and Redskins to change their name as well seeing as the Cowboys are the one who took over the land from Native Americans and it’s offensive to.

Are we removing all the offensive lyrics of HiphopMusic, rapmusic, and their musicvideos? Just saying. 🤷🏻‍♀️

TimetoMoveOn

Has anyone asked Native Americans if they feel a homage to their ancestors is offensive? The name redskins I kind of understand. By now Indians too? Right. Wiping all traces of a cultures history is a way to celebrate it... smh

Let’s drop Indians, Chiefs, Braves, Redskins, all of them. Scrub every reference to native Americans in organized sports. Originally a moniker of bravery & reverence, the noise is distracting & quite frankly not worth it. Let’s scrub ALL relevant mention of native Americans.

Liberalism is a mental disorder.

It's about time fvcking racists

Caving on a daily basis. What ever happen to men?

I love it the Cleveland Wahoos! A tribute to the past and a fish as the mascot.

Keep Indians, new mascot:

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