The Indians have been featuring the secondary logo throughout the postseason, and it has led to a lot of controversy due to some labeling it as racist. The Chief Wahoo logo has been controversial for years, but with the team in the World Series, the debate has heightened.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is among those paying attention.
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“Well, I understand that particular logo is offensive to some people, and I understand why. On the other side of the coin, you have a lot of fans that have history and are invested in the symbols of the Indians,” Manfred said on ESPN’s “Mike & Mike” this week. “I think that after the World Series, at an appropriate point in time, Mr. [Larry] Dolan and I have agreed we’ll have a conversation about what should happen with that particular logo going forward.”
Part of why this discussion has been brought up is because of a decision made by a Canadian judge earlier this month. He denied a request by an activist for native peoples’ causes to prevent the Indians from using their name and logo in ALCS games against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
That decision led to a statement from MLB.
There’s no guarantee that any changes will be made, but it appears as if Manfred is taking this issue seriously.
